Distractions.

Goldfinch60



Going through life is complex,

So many things come into it.

Things that we need,

Things that we want,

Things that are interesting.

Things that we do not need,

Things that we do not want,

Things that are boring.

These things in our life

Take us away from the real pleasure,

The real pleasure of life.

All we really want is happiness,

And that can be achieved,

Can be achieved if we free ourselves,

Free ourselves from all other distractions.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 18th, 2018 03:21
  • Comment from author about the poem: The music is the third movement of Max Richters album 'From Sleep'. The album is called "From" sleep as the actual piece of music is eight hours long and it will not go onto a CD. If you want to get distracted from this world into a peaceful serenity just listen to this wonderful album.
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Michael Edwards

    So well said - you don't material goods or money to be happy or laugh. Good write - now to listen to Richter

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Michael, yes we don't need chattels or goods to be happy.

      Enjoy Richter.

      • orchidee

        ......And now listen to me sing. Arrgghhh, that's a distraction! Drive ya to madness. lol.

      • Lorna

        It takes so long to learn this message and it's such a good one!

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you Lorna, many do no learn it in their own lifetime.

          • Lorna

            Yes - sad because they probably die wondering why they couldn't be happy........ it's so simple really.........

          • orchidee

            I was not distracted reading this fine poem, Gold. I forget - were there many distractions in 1066? Well, one anyway, when I said 'Look up' to Harold.

            • Goldfinch60

              I was distracted writing it.

            • willyweed

              we all need only one thing to be happy...Love given and returned. excellent write G you take it to the next level. ww

              • Goldfinch60

                Very true ww, thank you for your kind comments.

              • LaurašŸŒ»

                Gold,
                I certainly agree with the comments made!
                By the time we realize how simple it could have been, we will be gone!
                I enjoyed Richterā€™s ā€œSleepā€! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the clip!

                ~Laura~

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thank you Laura. I have listened to the whole of the album "From Sleep" and am about to download the full 8 hour version.

                • BRIAN & ANGELA

                  THANKS ANDY ~ For a very beautiful distraction ! I have lots of meditation CD's which I play in the car and in the bedroom to send me to sleep ! Thanks for sharing ~ nice Poem too ! BRIAN

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thank you Brian, I daren't play sleep in the car!



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