Reminisence

The Pace of life can be so fast
Tight schedules can make one gasp
So given the chance I let the pores exude
The feeling of utter solitude
To take time out, let my thoughts just fly
Allow the day to pass me by
To go at my pace just for once
Ease my soul and let my thoughts bounce

Around my head they bob and weave
As all around me I perceive
The rustling leaves the trickling stream
The scented air and the sunlit scene
To look around the woodland glade
As the trials of life are allowed to fade
To think of nought but what I see
A falling leaf, a quivering tree

Many years ago it was all like this
We had the time we were at peace
But all that changed with this new age
Time sped up with each turning page
I yearn to be in yesterday
It now seems oh so far away
When we all had time for everyone
And looked forward to the rising sun

To set a pace we’d all enjoy
Each man and woman, girl and boy
To love thy neighbour as thyself
To lend a hand not keep to oneself
But the wheel of life rolls on and on
As we all head for the setting sun
So I take my chances so I don’t miss
My times of solitude and bliss

G. L. Ellison

ã 06/11/1995

This poem was written in the style of Graeme Edges’ “Dream” from the LP of the Moody Blues On the Threshold of a Dream I hope you like it!