I spread myself too thin
put too many ingredients in the pot
forget to remember that less is more
I get caught up in quantity
when quality shines so much brighter
by nature, I amass rather than discern
A single rose can be studied
seen for its individual perfection
twenty is just a bouquet of flowers
My thoughts say why write one
when ten are flowing from your fingers
but who will listen to ten, when one would do . . .
28 comments:
wow, can I sure relate to this lovely piece... one look at my calendar, my waistline and into my weary mind is proof :-)
thanks for this, may I copy and paste for my own personal enjoyment?
blessings
So true and wonderfully written!
its incredible! these have been some of my thoughts in the last few weeks... and it felt weird to see them on the screen... it felt as if the words were straight from my heart!
thanks... for a lovely rose, Susannah.
Well, but ten of yours are ten jewels! This being one of them:)
Ah...this poem really spoke to me, Susannah...you're describing my life! I too have difficulty embracing the lifestyle of less-is-more, although I perfectly agree with the concept. You've put this contradiction beautifully...I particularly like the image of one rose to study closely as opposed to a bunch that becomes anonymous. A simply wonderful poem...:)
This is outstanding!
Thanks very much everyone for taking time to read and leave comments, it is much appreciated. :-)
...Scott, of course :-)
Hmm...inspiring indeed....there is more to gain by focusing on less....going for more and more is simply a mess...hmmm...great piece!
Less is more....I often wrestle with this concept. You have distilled it down to its true essence. Love it.
That summarised something I've been exploring recently.. only it was around twenty journal pages to say the same thing. That particular irony sums it up :-)
.....but not as well as your poem!
You hit the nail on the head my dear. So many direction, so many things, so little time. Its a constant battle for me. I really enjoyed the Rose vs Bunch of flowers verse. I need to get back to the single roses.
Awoken Soul - thanks for visiting. :-)
Charles - yes, less is more, now I just have to remember that. :-) It is always good to see you, thanks for popping in. :-)
alistair, :-) - wonderful to see you here, thanks very much for visiting. :-)
poets united, yes I know what you mean! So many things, so little time. Thank you for taking the time to visit. :-)
great!!!!!
...but sometimes it's hard to pick one rose and throw the rest away. What if we pick the wrong one?
Selection is difficult!
:)
Though impeccable if done right.
I enjoyed your poem.
Haisley, thanks for visiting. :-)
Pacze Moj, "...but sometimes it's hard to pick one rose and throw the rest away. What if we pick the wrong one?"
Yes, I understand, I was thinking about honing and refining the 'one' until it was as perfect as could be, before rushing to write ten more. I have trouble choosing between and discarding things once they have been written. :-)
Thanks very much for visiting and for your thoughtful comment.
Good to meet you both.:-)
Beautiful and interesting...HOPE ONE good comment will do ;)
Thanks Umapoems. :-)
Amazing and a great message conveyed.
~Punam
Thank you Punam, it's good to see you again. :-)
Wise words! It's always good to be reminded.
This is my first visit to your blog and I really like what I see. Inspirational words and friendly ambiance. You do write from the heart, with ease and skill. I look forward to reading more of your pieces in future.
Michaela, good to see you, I hope all is well with you. x
Hello Kerry,
thank you so much for visiting, I am glad you found your way here.
It is good to meet you. :-)
less is more - so true - most of the time - love how you put this into words..that was beautiful
Lovely poem. It made me think of "The Little Prince" by Antoine de StExupery.
Victoria
my 160:
http://liv2write2day.wordpress.com/2010/10/03/sunday-160-sweet-ps/
Claudia, thank you. :-)
liv3write2day, thanks. :-)
Thanks very much both of you for visiting and taking the time to comment, it is appreciated. :-)
haha... another familiar thought. i like the simplicity,and the fact that you put it into words.
Thanks irisisms. :-)
Good to see you here.
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