There is so much more to life, <br />Than the gathering of stones to throw <br />Or marathon talks about blues and strife. <br />Do people like that... <br />Ever step out of their 'box' and grow? <br />That's just a thought I'm composing, <br />Not a sleep aid to see you dozing! <br /> <br />When I walk alone on busy streets, <br />I observe others qualify some <br />When their eyes come to meet! <br />Secrets that are kept <br />Are not as discreet as many believe. <br />When lives become routine... <br />And conversations overheard, <br />Are those of defeat. <br /> <br />I watch pigeons fly nearby. <br />Workers from skyscapers... <br />Grabbing lunch and back inside buildings <br />They hide. <br />I observe students laughing in cliques with glee, <br />Reminding me once how I felt that free! <br />And all that I desire from all that is viewed... <br />Is just one to understand what this man goes through. <br /> <br />It's not that I haven't had that in my life. <br />I've had wonderful friends and two ex-wives. <br />I've had failures and successes... <br />And paid my dues many times it seems. <br />But it is days like this I reminisce those I miss, <br />And wish to be held and sincerely kissed! <br /> <br />There is so much more to life... <br />Much more than quick fixes! <br />Or being pulled down to the ground, <br />By those playing games and dirty tricks. <br />Why folks don't get tired of that... <br />Sometimes makes me sick! <br />'eeeewww...(sic) ick! ' <br />So I spend my time to find a twig in the park. <br />Enjoying the solitude as I pick the twig of its bark!<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/enjoying-the-solitude/
