A year ago today
I am not sure what inspired me
What drove me
To write a poem
A poem about my state of mind
Maybe to find myself
On this new journey
A life changing journey
Not since school had I written a rhyme
Guess I hadn’t had the time
So therapeutic did I find the process
That delved into the recesses of a mixed up mind
I made up this mind to write daily
A poem about life, my life
Others’ lives, society
Moments of history
Things inconsequential
Occasionally sentimental
Sometimes monumental
365 poems later
One year older
Potentially wiser
A sense of achievement
Thoughts committed to verse
Some good, some bad,
Some joyful, some sad
Some downright awful
A commitment many thought was a fad
That my butterfly mind
Would find a tad
Too taxing, demanding.
I found it therapeutic
As mellowing as music
Taking me to a different place
A space in which I could
ponder
The world around me
Take the time to appreciate
Help me negotiate this new life
A new life of freedom
Time rich, choices endless
Free from the stress
Of nine to five
The daily drive
More time with those that matter
Time for a little chatter
To be more present
Try to be more pleasant
Less need for the antidepressant
Yes today I achieved a goal
A dream that seemed out of reach
They say if you dream it
Have a positive mentality
It will happen
Well today that dream became a reality.
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Author:
The Retired Bloke (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A year ago today, for what reason I can’t remember, I wrote a poem. It was the first I had written since leaving school. I enjoyed the process so much I decided to write a poem a day for a whole year. Yesterday’s poem was my 365th.
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A fine reality and good write RB. I 'cheat' lol. Maybe nothing some days; then one - or maybe two or there poems - on other days! lol
Thanks. I think I might take that approach moving forward. Somedays I am totally lacking in inspiration others I have lots of ideas. All the best for 2019!
Loved your poem and congrats on your achievement. I struggle to get time to write as I'm still working full time but look forward to one day having more time. Your butterfly mind did a fine job
Thank you. Hope you have had a great Christmas.
congratulations.. that is one hell of an achievement my friend.. write on sir....
Thank you. Hope you have had a great Christmas.
thank you sir.. I am more of a New Year kinda geezer myself but yes, not bad at all
Congratulations TRB. I also write at least one poem a day it has become like a drug of which I need a fix.
I know what you mean. Hope you had a lovely Christmas. All the best for the New Year.
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