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Doing Nothing :108:

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"Doing nothing with friends is never doing nothing is it?", said the boy. "No", said the Mole - Charlie Mackesy

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A Sam Scott poem:
17th December 2023
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Time is too precious To be frittered today There are not enough hours As the sand runs away But I halt my obsession With the ticks and the tocks Or the tasks to be done Or the hands on the clocks That fly round so quickly As if life slips away.. For the moments I'm with you Are more precious, I'd say Than the whistling train That is time passing by I get lost in this moment As we sit eye to eye So let's sit and do 'nothing' Not a bean. Not a chore. For your presence is precious There's no thing I want more Than just to be present And enjoy every breath For we never quite know How much more we have left

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Christina Bowring

Date: 6/1/2024 8:44:00 AM

Obviously would have to be vegan biscuits :):) (I’ve just scoffed a Maryland cookie!) and I do like vegan hot chocolate too! :):)

Sam Scott
Date: 6/1/2024 10:46:00 PM

Noted :))

Christina Bowring

Date: 5/31/2024 3:43:00 PM

Dear Sam, well, I just had to come and enjoy this gentle, delightful read. Such a poignant reminder of appreciating the ‘moment’ right here and now with your loved ones. I love how you have expressed how time is so fleeting,’ Than the whistling train that is time passing by’. How true! The last stanza is profound ’ enjoy each day as if it was your last’ springs to mind. Really enjoyed this lovely poem and picture too - I’m a tea drinker! Thank you so much for sharing and reminding that

Sam Scott
Date: 5/31/2024 11:51:00 PM

P.S. I do tend to be a latte guy nowadays, but have enjoyed a few gallons of Earl Grey over the years :)

Sam Scott
Date: 5/31/2024 11:48:00 PM

So glad you visited x who knows perhaps a cuppa one day, a plate of biscuits and a natter about all things poetic ;))

Christina Bowring
Date: 5/31/2024 3:44:00 PM

‘ doing nothing’ is good for the soul at times. Blessings dear friend x

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/17/2023 3:31:00 PM

a delicate reminder that I need to enjoy the moments, especially the ones I have with my hubby...sitting and doing nothing for a change would be a great idea. Your poem is filled with insight and wisdom. Thank you for your words today...they are priceless. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Sam Scott
Date: 12/17/2023 9:16:00 PM

That is a lovely sentiment Sara, thank you. Some relationships are so very precious we need to stop the world and enjoy them. May love and joy rekindle in this season for you both x