JUST FOR A DAY
(Posted with apologies to those who create and post their wonderful, true poetry.)
JUST FOR A DAY
Seeking the sun behind the clouds is a worthy endeavor
to achieve, just for the day, a shimmer of light - a sense of warmth
Is this not the best adventure?
If we discard the worst and strive for the best
not just for us, but others too
For just a day, is this not the most glorious quest?
If we strive only to reject
those and that which are not of our choice or ideal
How, just for a day, will our goals ever be met?
To, just for the day, not to scorn or malign
or ignore, discard or condemn
But instead bestow regard for both yours and mine
This is not a hopeless wish or silly aim
but one that we can both enjoy
If only, just for a day, our wish is the same
And when the day passes
the choice will be ours to continue this quest,
Or opt to be asses!
No degrading them asses.
=D
Fine thought, Ma'am. Thank you, this is truly a spot of sunlight in a very gloomy day indeed!
You rawk!
April 11, 2009 3:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
No apologies needed - particularly when it brings light and thoughtfulness to a world badly in need of both.
April 11, 2009 4:13 PM | Reply | Permalink
It is sunny here again, a full week of it. Amazing. Wonderful poetry for a sunny Saturday.
Do something for others.
April 11, 2009 4:33 PM | Reply | Permalink
this is a wonderful and true poem aunt sam and I love it. Just if everybody would read it and try to do what it says. Thank you for making my day a little bit better,
April 11, 2009 5:04 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well, you know, Aunt Sam, some days it's easier to be a nice person than other days no matter what the sun is doing behind clouds and stuff. Like earlier today after I read Boyd Reed's heartwarming blog about the little girl and her pa and how it's okay to butt in sometimes. I felt all nice and warm inside until Middle Class Bill came along with his ka-ka yada-yada. I wanted to call him an asshole. I really did, Aunt Sam. BUT, I didn't do it. No, I refrained. "I'm going to be nice," I said to myself, "I'm not gonna call Middle Class Bill an asshole nor any of the other names in my repertoire."
So, you see, it wasn't that easy for me to hold back about calling old Bill an asshole....but, I did it. I took your poem to heart and just for today, I'm going to be nice.
Now, I realize it sounds like I may have opted to be one of the asses and I reckon I am going to have to live with that. But, I was very upset when Boyd Reed said he was done blogging here. It just doesn't seem right somehow.
April 11, 2009 6:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
Flower,
Okay - truth is that the comments in Boyd's post is why I posted today. I wrote part of it a few days ago after confronting so many of these type of comments/posts.
When I read Boyd (before referenced commments) it was so moving that I actually got teary. Then this a.m. when I saw WCB's (and others supporting/excusing) comments I had two choices - to do as you too were so inclined or to post the blog. (And trust me, I so wanted a shot.....)
But truth is that WBC's reaction was so irrational and bizarre that I recognized any response would either feed the crazed beast or cause more negativity on Boyd's thread. (I've learned that rational discourse can never be achieved with those who are mired in a negative personal agenda/mindset.)
Anyway, Flower - thanks for this and please know how very much I appreciate you and your contributions here.
April 11, 2009 7:19 PM | Reply | Permalink
:o)
April 11, 2009 8:05 PM | Reply | Permalink
Thank you both.
April 12, 2009 12:55 AM | Reply | Permalink
For one day - or more....
April 11, 2009 8:28 PM | Reply | Permalink
I made the decision to keep out of that one, too, Aunt Sam, but it bothered me. It's bad enough when someone gets personal -- and personally pejorative -- over a political opinion that has been expressed. But to do so when Boyd's attempt was only to share the kind of moment that gives meaning to our lives ...well...why???
So thank you for this poem, Aunt Sam, which gently urges us to be our better selves --a goal I too often fail to achieve. And thank you the positive presence you are here, as I know you are in that other real/surreal world.
I've been thinking we ought to write a blog, together, with a few of the other "older" women on TPM, that would be a transcript of a real discussion among us on any topic. Interested? Or are you content in anonymity, and prefer to keep it that way?
April 11, 2009 10:37 PM | Reply | Permalink
Count me in..
Sam, I've been mulling over trying my hand at a bit of poetry, but I'm skeert! You may have inspired me to go ahead and try!
Thank you, it was lovely.
April 11, 2009 11:03 PM | Reply | Permalink
Hey there Stilli - thanks for kind words.
You write so well and with your heart that I can only believe your poetry would be terrific.
So many different types of 'poetry'. Styles and topics vary - but it is a form of reaching out, sending a message - just as writing a blog or commenting.
Heart and hand as one is how I feel about poems. Your heart sends the words to your hand to write them down and share (or not).
Will be lookin' forward to reading your poetry soon!
April 11, 2009 11:17 PM | Reply | Permalink
Wendy! I have missed you so....
We seem to never be here at same time or able to catch up with each other for longest time.
Of course I am interested. Does Stilli have your email, 'cuz she has mine (we managed to exchange privately). Let me know as I would so like to email you and we can 'chat' more about your great idea!
Hope all is well. Thanks for stoppin' by..
If you read my reply to Flower.. then you know my feelings and mantra 'Just for the day'
xoxoxoxxo
April 11, 2009 11:09 PM | Reply | Permalink
I do have WW's e-mail address. I will e-mail her yours, and she can get ahold of you.
April 11, 2009 11:52 PM | Reply | Permalink
check below for my reply please, somehow went down there (darn 'puter!)
April 11, 2009 11:11 PM | Reply | Permalink
How serene Aunt Sam!
Here's to continuation! (Clink)
April 11, 2009 11:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
Lovely, Aunt Sam... just lovely!
April 12, 2009 10:33 AM | Reply | Permalink
The quest for the light. Now, that's an adventure. Count us in, Aunt Sam.
April 12, 2009 1:18 PM | Reply | Permalink