Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Priorities



Couldn't you be doing 

something worthwhile 

Be not  a mortal without pride

What are your priorities 

I ask the beggar at the  way side


He looks mockingly 

at my insolence

Don't you guess what it is 

Gazing in depth into my eyes 

Without a further snide


Ashamed I turn away

From a moment of haughty pride

As I think of a harder life

The priorities now would seem a mockery

Even as others push with a vain chide


What should my priorities be 

A simple  thought I arrive

yes to take a moment at a time 

To respect and be kind  

Just a few rules to abide




Written for Friday Writings #158





2 comments:

  1. A beautifully composed poem .. a message for us all. Cheers.

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  2. Nice use of rhyme and assonance.

    PK

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