Thursday, July 20, 2023

Conceptual Journey

by Michael Shapiro 

What is taken for granted?

What goes quicker than we thought?

What can be wasted the most?

What is something that is sought?


When younger can seem quite slow 

When older moves way too fast

Never have enough of it

For time isn't made to last


Perhaps taking a time out

Noticing the stars and moon

All the beauty in nature

Lovely scents of spring's first bloom


Spend more time with family

Tell your spouse how much you care

Be present with your children

Enjoy all the love you share


Why put off 'til tomorrow?

As there are no guarantees

Live each day to the fullest

Much joy in each day to seize


Michael Shapiro has been writing for two and a half years following the passing of his wife on December 14, 2020. He writes mainly poetry and has been part of the Philadelphia Writers Workshop for the past two-plus years. He has also self-published a book of poems (One Pen Two Hands One Heart One Soul) on Amazon. His biggest joy is writing as he feels his wife writes with him and they become one through the words.


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