The title of this blog refers to the song MY Favorite Things by Hammerstein and Rodgers. So much of our lives consists of virtual pleasures these days - and I thought that this could be a place where I can keep all of my favorite virtual things in one place - all the poems, songs, videos, essays, recipes, and web-sites that I like. I also want to write down some of my thoughts on life, the Universe, and everything I have learned so far. In case I get Alzheimers and forget, or die before I can impart my vast stores of knowledge to my dear little brats a.k.a. the children.
Please don't feel shy to comment on anything I have said. Whether you agree or disagree, I'd like to hear from you.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Leisure by W.H. Davies




What is this life, if full of care,
We have not time to stand and stare?
No time to stand beneath the boughs,
And stare as long as sheep and cows:
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass:
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night:
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance:
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began?
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
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