Rock and hard place

Poetic Dan

504 hours is the most amount I have in one go
There's other times but this is the longest spell

Having your own business is such a reward
But my busiest time is when I'm stuck the most
I need to provide a service so I can maintain
Although it's taking the most precious of moments away

I have this feeling I'm still being tested
In the validity of my soul and words
As the work will never be done
It just repeats everyday like the sun
This feeling of being overwhelmed
Must be all the love I have in this world
Also a reminder of what money can't heal

Live the life you love
Love the life you live
Time is the most
Precious gift
Spend it wisely
Waste it politely

  • Author: Poetic Dan (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 30th, 2018 10:34
  • Comment from author about the poem: My kids turned up on Friday and although I thought I'd be fine with the work I booked in, today i found myself struggling until now(ish)
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Comments7

  • Christina8

    Started with a great quote and it was followed by a very wise poem. "Must be all the love I have in this world, Also a reminder of what money can''t heal" Very deep and I enjoyed it very much, Dan!!

    • Poetic Dan

      Much appreciated, I have been on a bit of a journey this last month and feel like a whole new being.

      I'm very grateful to of shared it with you, thank you for the kind words

      • Christina8

        It was my pleasure!

      • Reyas

        I feel like I’m actually getting a front row seat of your heart and mind with this piece. Very well penned, wonderful job.

        • Poetic Dan

          Yes I truly found peace while writing it and stopping my brain going into to the blame game.
          Thank you for being another step to push myself for more clarity everyday.

          The negative thoughts are still coming
          My bats now bigger to hit them away!
          Now another poem has begun in my head, thank you for inspiration

          • Reyas

            I think I understand what you go through, almost every day it’s a fight with my brain, always trying to put negative thoughts and make me upset. But I think I might also have some inspiration for my next write now. Keep those positive thoughts up, and those masterful poems going.

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          • orchidee

            Erm, can ya explain? What is it that you've had 504 hours for? I makes that 21 days = 3 weeks.
            Ya can learn that form me today - a bit of maths! heehee.

            • Poetic Dan

              It's the longest time of year I get with my children. They're full time at their mums and we share weekends and school holidays, it's another reason summer is the best.

              I love maths but it all comes down to a 1 or 0 in the end

              Much love and respect

            • onepauly

              maybe its precious
              because it is so short.
              if its to long, it could get pretty
              boring.

              • Poetic Dan

                If we truly counted every minute it would feel like a life time. A few months on the streets and it felt like a year 😉

              • kevin browne

                Politely is the Sun in your heart and the way you have opened up some deep emotional expressions which are rare these days. You are brave and brilliant with these words you have given us. I will learn you words into real life and see what comes of it. I think you deserve an award for this poem. Nice one Dan.

                • Poetic Dan

                  And I find that reward in your words my friend, thank ever so much for the acknowledgement for me to keep on my path. I'm keep spilling every word from my heart.

                  Much peace and respect
                  Keeping a pen to the chest

                  • kevin browne

                    Not only do you flaunt your words very carefully you flaunt your heart alongside every word you write. If you have then stand on top of the world and shout out who you really are. Finding honesty in one's soul is one of the hardest things to do in any type of writing. The more honest and truthful about what you write about the human emotions and actions the deeper your thoughts will shine through to the reader and capture every movement your beautiful mind makes. Honesty in poetry, well that's the way forward. Write like you do Dan and keep pushing forward to the roads of your own success. You deserve everything you dream about and if those dreams don't happen then keep on dreaming. Your imagination stands out a mile so, please show us more of the gems that lay deep in your heart. That's where you treasures of life reside and you have to show us how shinny they really are.

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                  • Goldfinch60

                    You are so right, time is the most precious thing we have, it should be used wisely.

                    • Poetic Dan

                      Much appreciated, I hope this is the last time I have to remind myself but I doubt it.

                    • Lorna

                      Yeah Dan - it's a balance isn't it........ sometimes "duty" has to win out for the ones that depend on you........ you're a great guy!

                      • Poetic Dan

                        It's a fine line and sometimes my feet are on both sides.
                        I thank you for your vibes you are a great soul too



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