The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
If you don't send this to at least 8 people....Who cares?
2007-11-03 15:53:45 · 20 answers · asked by gagewin 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
it was meant to be a peom but now im going to make it an essay.
2007-11-03 16:31:15 · update #1
That is an essay, not a poem. It is well worth cutting and pasting and forwarding because we can always stand to be reminded of what is important. I've seen this a couple times.
C. :)!!
2007-11-03 16:00:33 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are two poems here and they should be separated between "..just hit delete..." and the first " remember.." The first is by far the better although the last verse is a little too deliberate; the flow of language is excellent and the rythm works very well in both poems but the second feels more hurried and less instinctive than the first. If the work is your own then congratulations.
2007-11-03 16:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by selina.evans 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that is just fantastic! I am an elderly woman and what you shared is profound whether you copied it or made it up yourself. I am printing it off and getting sharing it with others and making sure they know I did not write it myself.!
I have a 360 blog site and have just started it so not a huge number reading it yet but will put it on there though not sure just when. It is too good not to share. Thank you.
2007-11-03 16:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by marlynembrindle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not classify it as a poem....it is a good and well thought out essay.
I have read this before, do not know who the author is though...
Have a good day, and don't dwell on all the negative in the world, concentrate on the positive and know you are contributing to a better tomorrow.
Cheers.
2007-11-03 16:00:07 · answer #4 · answered by Sue F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i read it and it is so true and i love when a person write a poem , and i love when a poewm like this have a true mean. u are so right about everything that u wrote. but u know life is not perfect , but if people like u wrote this and make people hear it , maybe than it can make people wonder. i love it
2007-11-03 18:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is nice, but you haven't written this. I read it on a few sites already. I like it and it presents the world just as it is today, you can use it as a school essay.
2007-11-03 22:08:18 · answer #6 · answered by love123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that actually a poem??
Also it is very long, some people will just take one look at the amount to be read and not be bothered
(like me, sorry)
2007-11-03 15:57:05 · answer #7 · answered by Lifeless Energy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It isn't really a poem. It is more of an essay or something like that.
I like the message though, and the last line is AWESOME, lol
2007-11-03 15:58:34 · answer #8 · answered by greengo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love it! It is a true and complete outlook on today's society and you have a knack for giving comparisons keep it up and if this is for a grade your teacher should give you an A if not their an idiot!
2007-11-03 16:01:08 · answer #9 · answered by Alan T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How in the world is that a poem? I'd say it's more of a short essay. But yes, it is well written.
2007-11-03 15:56:09 · answer #10 · answered by Me 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋