When All Is Said And Done

By skinner_jennifer

Mon, 09 May 2016
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Now I'm in my declining years

feeling so lucky looking back,

for even in my gloomiest hour

a ripple of light shone through,

 

So! Why would I wish to search

for other living worlds out there

when all that I need is right here?

Embracing this location with a

glimmer of hope to all that I hold dear.

 

I understand there are minefields

others hellbent on destruction of life,

some people surviving the edge of a knife

because of persecution they're living with strife,

 

but even if we found other worlds to exist on

I'm sure we'd make mistakes as in times gone,

it's just human nature to express our beliefs

whether good or bad gratitude's or griefs,

 

some individuals can't hold their feelings in

want to shout from the roof tops about fairness,

need to release on what they feel and perceive,

makes me so sad but I wouldn't want to leave.

 

For me earth is like a warm baby's bed

cradling us all – a place to rest my head,

making sure like a good mother would

catch us if we fall whether bad or good,

 

even though some would see fit to destroy,

thinking life has no meaning at all,

Gaia is still my one precious home

its core pulsates where I'm never alone,

is the drum of life that I'll always beat for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Interesting to read your ruminations, Jenny.

The Bible says God made this earth just right for us, but man (and woman!) sinned, and so not only is there unfairness, unkindness and worse, but also, he let us find the world not so perfectly perfect anymore. But it is still kept pretty good for us, and he has promised to renew it perfectly one day. But to go there, we need him to change and prepare us, or as you say we would just damage it and others there. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts Rhiannon. Much appreciated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

there is a lot of substanace in this poem. Your philosophy seems to be one of positivity and hopefulness. I must say I cringed a bit at the "declining years". It sounds so old, and I know you are a lot younger than me.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

many thanks for reading this, it was inspired by reading a story on here and just seemed to flow.

I suppose we all see the declining years in different ways. Now I'm 62 I find that my body tells me I can't do the things that I did when I was younger and so as I go about my days in a lot calmer fashion, enjoying the peace and quiet not seeking to travel or rush around. I don't yearn for the same things as I did back then if you know what I mean.

Thank you again for the feedback, it's always welcome.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Steve on

Great Poem!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you for reading Steve, and also for letting me know, much appreciated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by hilary west on

Hi Jenny,

Nice to read about your feelings of this life on earth. And yes it does seem silly to look to other worlds when there is much to be done on this one, but it is also important to be forward looking I guess and colonization of other planets will one day be a reality. But certainly for us that is far in the future and like you say Gaia isn't such a bad place, though heaven knows it could be better!

Best Wishes,  HW  yes

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Hilary,

it's true what you say, there has to be other worlds that we could live on and you never know maybe there are other humans existing out there just like us, wondering whether there's life outside of their solar system. I'm just glad that I've had the privillage to be part of this earth, even with all its problems. Thankfully life has been pretty cool for me with many adventures along the way. If I could do it all again, I wouldn't change a thing. I suppose when all is said and done, we have to count our blessings that we've been lucky enough not to have lived through wars.

When I see a sunrise or sunset, I get so emotional, the same with nature in all its beauty, they all lift my spirit so much.

Many thanks for reading Hilary and for your input which I appreciate.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

Thoughtful and Very insightful and I could not agree more. This earth is home and we need to treat it better for all it gives to us.

And you are not old --didn't you know 60 is the new 30??? At least that's what I'm believing in---..smiley

Penny4athought

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Penny,

what a treat to think that 60 is now the new 30, though I have to say that I couldn't possibly do the things I did when I was 30. My outlook on life is totally different now, having experienced many changes, but I do know what you mean.

Thank you for stopping by and reading. I appreciate you letting me know. Glad you liked this poem too.

Jenny. smiley