We often forget the things we have got;
Dispense the lore which we were taught.
We’re conscious of doing what we ought;
And yet we marvel at those who sought.
Often we whine about things we’ve lost;
Perhaps because of the ways we fought.
Some say it’s cheating if we get caught;
Cause inept rhymes are roughly wrought.
Sometimes our life re-writes our plot;
Come out from hiding – sequestered spot.
It takes forever to see what we have got;
And that my friends is food for thought.
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46 Responses
The forbidden fruit (in the image) sure is food for thought!
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Yes, sometimes life does indeed rewrite the plot; and hopefully that is for the best. Smiles.
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A beautiful platter of mono rhyme with much food for thought…lovely Sanaa…I specially like “Sometimes our life re-writes our plot;”….
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The last verse is the cherry on the cake of this delicious poem..yes it’s easier to look back and be bitter..learning to see the sweetness of now and what we have is a skill and a gift..
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Very nice Sanaa.
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gosh!! this is uncanny, we both zeroed in on some same words today, Enjoyed enjoyed yours
much love…
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I would hope that it takes much less than forever to see what we’ve got…but maybe not!
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Nicely done!
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Hey Sanaa, that was wisdom speaking. You’re definitely a philosopher! enjoyed it. thanks.
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So lovely said!!
“Sometimes our life re-writes our plot;
…
It takes forever to see what we have got;
And that my friends is food for thought.”
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How often we ignore the beauty and happiness now in search for the impossible dream. Beautifully written Sanaa.
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I love the progression of this, and your use of rhyme and slant rhyme. Wonderful.
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Thank you, Sanaa, for posting such, an elegant poem, which I find myself, having to remind myself this, on a daily basis, as I walk my journey of healing, in regards, to my memories of abuse and the struggle with my health, both mentally and physically. Thank you, for sharing this reminder that life is fluid, like a river, as it carves its way, toward the sea. Merci.
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There’s much food for thought here about what we own or lost or know or forgot, whether things go as planned or not. Having food for thought often prevents me whining altogether. Your rhyming is clever, Sanaa, though I am not sure I’ve caught the full sense of the poem.
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PS: I meant to say that we spend all our time whining instead of appreciating what we have. For me that’s food for thought.
Beautiful! I like the line “inept rhymes are roughly wrought” Truly food for thought!!
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Food for thought, indeed. Well said, Sanaa.
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Immaculate! Perfect!
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That is indeed a point to ponder upon. Nice poem 🙂
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Hmm much food for thought in this verse Sanaa.
Somehow it seems that we must go back to the start to find our way.
Hope you are having a great year so far.
Much love
La luna
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I hope we will always appreciate our blessings instead of seeing what we don’t have ~ A good food for thought Sanaa ~
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Food for thought on the privileges that accrue to us. Many may just miss out on the blessings that come our way and whine to no end!
Hank
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Flexibility with the menu life hands us is key to happiness. Wonderful response to the wonderful prompt.
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Food for thought indeed, Sanaa!
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