Why do I have inertia so profound In going to bed for a sleep sound Glued I am to my computer screen Why doesn’t the bed inviting seem? When I finally trudge to bed I’ll be checking my phone instead Of closing my eyes to try to sleep.. Why don’t I yearn for slumber deep? Tossing andContinue reading “Inertia”
Category Archives: musings
Reinvention
Reinventing yourself is often talked about, It is the mantra in vogue, without a doubt Open your mind and your purse, get a makeover Live the life that you’ve dreamt of, before it is over That is what “lifestyle consultants” proclaim You could be a new person behind the old name.. Unfortunately the methods ofContinue reading “Reinvention”
New Year
Another year has dawned, it’s the first of January Eager I am to fill the pages of my diary It’s a good idea to start on the very first day My mind draws a blank, there’s nothing new to say Nothing that sounds original, groundbreaking Probably a rehash of resolutions I’ve been making Year after year,Continue reading “New Year”
Job satisfaction
To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth. Pearl S. Buck I have a job, with satisfaction I can say That takes care of needs and bills to pay Leaves me enough for careful indulgence In luxuries of life, that I enjoy with prudence That should suffice for work satisfaction- SomeContinue reading “Job satisfaction”
The story that I need
So tell me a story that holds me Captive in its brilliant imagery A story that leaves me spellbound Whose words drown every other sound A story that tugs at the strings of my heart A story of which I can be a part Tell me a story, will you, my dear To dispel the dark cloudsContinue reading “The story that I need”
Inadequate
lindasharpwilliams.com All of us feel every now and then Inadequate, imperfect, just rotten The world sends reminders in myriad ways Some subtle, some blatant, each of them says There is a measure you do not stand up to There is so much more that you should do.. Social media has the remarkable power To constantly keepContinue reading “Inadequate”
The first day of winter
As I woke up my sleepy little boy He jumped out of bed shouting with joy- “Today is the first day of winter!” he said As he jumped up and down, excited, in bed, And I tried to join in his excitement in vain The cynic in me looked at the dark clouds andContinue reading “The first day of winter”
Holiday stress
Throngs of people milling about The stores, shopping, without a doubt That it is absolutely necessary To buy that non-functional but pretty accessory To give as a gift to someone whose name Appears on their holiday list, it’s part of the game An unwritten rule that circulates in society Says exchanging gifts constitutes propriety So stressed out and frantic, tiredContinue reading “Holiday stress”
The World of Fantasy
I thought highly of my skill at parenting Showing my child reality was wise I spared him from fantasy, unrelenting In my efforts to portray truth before his eyes So there was no mention of Santa, or elf or a fairy No presents left under the Christmas tree Fantasies are futile, reality can be scary Facing itContinue reading “The World of Fantasy”
Moments with my son
The golden sunsets we watch together The stories we invent with each other Imagination of each one working in tandem Piecing together thoughts picked at random- Silly games that together we conjure Shaking with laughter to our very core- For the thousandth time, I pause to marvel At my golden luck, as I see the sparkle InContinue reading “Moments with my son”
Simplify
Maybe a misfit, a rebel am I In this world of complexities galore All I want to do is simplify- I am tired of constantly hunting for more Adding more variables to every equation Acquiring devices of increasing sophistication Adding more “features”, more “applications” Labeled indispensable for life’s “simplification”.. Inherent is the implication that lifeContinue reading “Simplify”
Stopping by a meadow on a dreary evening..
The day today seems dreary Run-of-the-mill, perfectly ordinary Filled with moments of monotony Discussions on politics and economy Nothing exciting to look at or explore A day singular in being nothing but a bore ** As I embark at the end of the day Home, driving along my tried and tested way Suddenly I amContinue reading “Stopping by a meadow on a dreary evening..”
Passion...unbridled 