I wrapped my being
With simple things
To ensure that pleasure of the flesh
And material things
Could never claim
One iota of me.
Copyright 2019, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved
Excellent! ! A beautifully composed snapshot of life poem se brilliantly projected. And I agree with you Rose Marie it's the simple things in life we all hold so dear. Thank you for writing and sharing this thought provoking poem. Added to my favourites and rated 10++.Take care.
A poem to reread, simply enjoy and of course to once again never to forget and learn from. 10++ and I thank you again Rose Marie.
Simplicity means the desire for the essentials alone. The more we load our mind with materialistic thoughts the more is the burden on our onward journey. The poem speaks of a noble wrapper 10+
Simple things are the most beautiful and enduring. Material things can never touch even the periphery of a noble soul. Simple yet most profound. A powerful way of life. Loved the Poem dear Rose.....10
When we reflect back it's not the material things we recall but the sentimental moments most! ..
Ever so inspiring! .. The simple things in life are the most beautiful and hold the most sentiment to our hearts! ..
Absolutely beautiful! .. Such heart and meaning in this! ..
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I cite you here, Mrs. Juan-Austin: simple things To ensure that pleasure of the flesh.......rich and wealthy things never last long, we get bored of it sooner or later, BUT simple things to ensure that pleasure of the flesh, willlast a lifetime, I reckon. Lovely powerful poem and yet thought provoking. This goes to MyPoemList. Thank you for sharing this great wisdom, this can only come from a great mind.