Spontaneous or Not

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Precious few those fleeting moments;
When we wish to fly or swim the ocean.
When part of conversations rare;
Or when the heart is free of care.
Trace hopes and dreams upon the sand;
Without fear of where we fall or stand.
Cause nothing ever goes as planned.
Let passion reign your passing thoughts;
Are you spontaneous – or are you not

Forever bound with logic – reason
Impetuous tends to change like season.
Refer to them as freedom’s compass;
Desire, feeling, whim, impulse.
Addiction to thrill is what I’ve got;
Are you spontaneous – or are you not

 

 

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72 thoughts on “Spontaneous or Not

  1. EMK says:

    Love it! πŸ™‚

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello EMK,

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  2. Susan says:

    O! Innocent youth loved the spontaneous but in recent years I’ve hesitated except on paper. Age and fragile bones led me to what is often a kinder and more forgiving way, but ideally?? I’m with the spontaneous and free. Love your elegant awareness of spontaneity’s rareness.

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Susan,

      Thank you so much, so glad you liked it πŸ˜€
      Highly appreciated, lots of love πŸ™‚
      xoxo

  3. Audrey says:

    This is lovely! It has that carefree feel!

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Audrey,

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  4. Jamztoma says:

    Hi Sanaa! this was fun and telling of spontaneity. loved it! thanks for the comment on my poem.

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello James,

      Thanks for stopping by, so glad you liked it πŸ™‚
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      PS: You’re welcome πŸ™‚

  5. BjΓΆrn says:

    Spontaneous can be so carefree and lovely… or it could be a burden… I think I’m not actually.

    1. Sanaa says:

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  6. Mama Zen says:

    Oh, this is my favorite of yours!

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Mama Zen,

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  7. This is yummy, Sanaa. I love the invitation to live in the moment, to dance with life even when we don’t quite know the tune, to live like we are alive from head to toe and we aren’t sure just for how long it will last! β™₯

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Magaly,

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  8. Mary says:

    Spontaneity is often a very good thing! I think logic, reason, and spontaneity CAN work together.

    1. Sanaa says:

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  9. gillena says:

    think i am

    Sunday smiles Sanaa

    much love…

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Gillena,

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  10. Thotpurge says:

    Never as easy as it seems!!! But always fun!!!

    1. Sanaa says:

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  11. dsnake1 says:

    love the rhymes of this piece, a total delight to read.
    ah, those few fleeting moments… πŸ™‚

    1. Sanaa says:

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  12. Absolutely adore this poem and the question you pose…..I am learning to be spontaneous…it is a gift that was squelched many years ago.

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Donna,

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  13. Michael says:

    Lovely writing, Sanaa. It is true the moments when the heart feels wholly free can be precious and rare. I think we can be spontaneous in more ways then one… There’s an outward spontaneity that’s about dropping what binds us and setting off for an adventure, and there’s an inner spontaneity that’s about diving into what calls to us… And that’s a whole ‘nother type of adventure!

    Peace
    Michael

    1. Sanaa says:

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  14. Sometimes…..after much thought, LOL. I love the rhythm and rhyme in this one, Sanaa. You are so good at writing to forms.

    1. Sanaa says:

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  15. Jae Rose says:

    What a wonderful piece and such a perfect picture to accompany – very unique..as I read I heard underneath the difference between spontaneity and wreckless press…an important and wise distinction πŸ™‚

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Jae Rose,

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  16. gazal says:

    The best things that happen to us, are those which are spontaneous…
    πŸ™‚

    1. Sanaa says:

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  17. CC says:

    I really like “freedom’s compass”–what a great phrase.

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello C.C

      Thank you so much, so glad you liked it πŸ˜€
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    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Annell,

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  18. kanzensakura says:

    I’m still working on my poem for this. I think sometimes, spontaneity can be as dull and burdensome as predictability. I try for a balance, expecially as I have gotten older. I was spontaneous, probably too often, in my youth. Now it is a treat. Good write here and good prompt.

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Toni,

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  19. So beautifully written, Sanaa πŸ™‚

    Have a great week ahead. Much love <3

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Purba,

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  20. I love that first stanza!

    1. Sanaa says:

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  21. Shawna says:

    I love this section:

    “Trace hopes and dreams upon the sand;
    Without fear of where we fall or stand.
    Cause nothing ever goes as planned.
    Let passion reign”

    … And your “dare you to come with me” ending. Great work, girl.

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Shawna,

      Thanks for stopping by, so glad you liked it πŸ™‚
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  22. Elizabeth says:

    This speaks to both young and young at heart,

    Elizabeth

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Elizabeth,

      Thank you so much, so glad you liked it πŸ˜€
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      xoxo

  23. Truedessa says:

    Spontaneous or not? I think it depends …I have done some spontaneous things that have been amazing adventures.

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Truedessa,

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  24. Victoria says:

    For sure, nothing goes as planned.

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Victoria,

      Thank you so much, so glad you liked it πŸ™‚
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  25. tatius says:

    Spontaneous can be so fun and enjoyable, nice write!

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Tatius,

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    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Rosemary,

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  26. this is wonderful ! i love spontaneity in words and life. you have painted a lovely picture here

    gracias

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Marco,

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  27. Debi says:

    Very rarely spontaneous. Although getting older has helped a little. Lovely poem.

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Debi,

      Thanks for stopping by, so glad you liked it πŸ™‚
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  28. Alexa T says:

    “Without fear of where we fall or stand.
    Cause nothing ever goes as planned.
    Let passion reign your passing thoughts;
    Are you spontaneous – or are you not…” Good question!!!

    I love this poem and it is always a pleasure to read your lyrics.
    Have a sunny Monday and a great start in the new week!

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Alexa,

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  29. A pure delight to read!

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Carol,

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  30. humbird says:

    I love those spontaneous moments, but you know, like any med it depends in what amount we have them… ~ too much..- and we can lose ourselves forever, become distracted from life; logical, controlling – and we’d get bored, not inspired….so, balance is the key πŸ™‚

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Humbird,

      Thank you so much, so glad you liked it πŸ˜€
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  31. There was a time when spontaneity came easy, now there must be some planning involved for many things due to physical disability… and yet, there are still moments, days when I too can follow my heart and let thinking mind become the background. Those are blessed times indeed. I loved your poem!

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Laura,

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      Highly appreciated, have a great week ahead.

  32. Wendy Bourke says:

    What a charming rondeau … delightfully imbued with a wonderful seize-the-day carefree vibe. Very cool!

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Wendy,

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      xoxo

  33. sreeja says:

    The fun of life…. lovely! Some miss it…

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Sreeja,

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  34. Amrit Sinha says:

    Addiction to thrill … yeah, love this spontaneity πŸ™‚

    1. Sanaa says:

      Hello Amrit,

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