The Burden of Being Aware
As a baby I
was aware of basic needs;
warmth from my swaddling clothe,
security of mother’s arms,
milk from her breast
I was happy with life’s simplicity.
As a child I
noticed the world outside my home;
sneakers, jeans, baseball gloves,
curfew when to come home,
ice cream from Mr. Softy.
I was thrilled to be alive.
As a teenager I
watched those around me:
girlfriends, social groups, becoming popular
freedom from supervision,
movies, popcorn and soda.
I was always wanting more.
As a man I
focused on work, nothing was free,
bank accounts, stocks and bonds,
the world was my playground,
wine, women and restaurants.
I was chasing a dream.
Now, totally aware to life,
knowledge of my existence,
understanding who and what I am
If I had a choice I would go back,
to be totally unaware.
I was better off with milk.
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I Hear Ya Ron
It was a much more carefree time when we were children and the world around us seemed so new. I think we all now realize what a gift it was to be unknowing in a sense. Like not knowing what it felt like to handle life's expenses.. we just left that up to mom and dad. Anyway, I get where you're coming from Ron,, nice thought »BRYCE
Yes
Ronald J. Edwards
Trinity Ink
http://trinityinkexperiencestrengthandhope.blogspot.com
Oh to go back and do it all again ...
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ron
Ron
I have thought like this many times....to be so innocent again would be so freeing and pleasurable!
I LOVE how creative this write is. nice going!
Something totally different!
Linda
Can u spare a breast
Ronald J. Edwards
Trinity Ink
http://trinityinkexperiencestrengthandhope.blogspot.com
hahahahhaha sorry that just came out :) linda you share how I feel about going back to being young and innocent. When being aware meant knowing if it was morning or evening etc. now being aware of everything around the world at the same time, being aware how the universe was made, how genes make up how we are made damn pretty soon we will be totally aware of who God is and want to be just like him. As for me, I 'm thinking lately IGNORANCE IS BLISS
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ron
wry
nice to think of that safety and security, I never wanted to leave home they had to push me out. I knew when I had a good thing. It's interesting you end with a bit of cynicism or maybe it is just wanting to reverse time to that of innocence. raskin
milk n cookies please
Ronald J. Edwards
Trinity Ink
http://trinityinkexperiencestrengthandhope.blogspot.com
raskin i wasn't being cynical at all, i never had it so good when I was young and at home. It's a cold cruel world out there ........
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ron