Curious contemplation has been my hum for years
sitting, teaching or leading others from their fears
in wondrous nature, in meaningful caring n sharing
life is but a brief journey so enjoy the ride
let worries and pettiness totally subside
be comfortable in your skin, be relaxed n lived in
one of my many beaches to walk …
the hum is constantly there night and day
work, life, leisure contribute but none pay
ignite my muse to amuse so I can’t stray
discipline and morality, mantras and more
visualisation, watching the breathe galore
more coping skills for the hassles in life
the river just opposite where I live
to care for my inner health, escape the fray
I use meditation in it’s full array
keeps me healthy happy and balanced
it works for me but find your own hum
for we all march to a different drum
music, gardening, walking, reading …
the vast spaces of sky, sugar cane and life …
to anxiety and depression strongly say nay
find your own hum for inside it does lay
it sheds clarity on the darkest dismay
d’Verse – What is the poetic hum in your life? What hums in the background of your life that inspires you as you unconsciously listen while you work and live? Is the drone always there or do you have to cultivate the inspiration?
Some points to ponder in your poem:
- should there be a clear line between your occupation and your creative writing?
- do you have to make up your mind which one you want to be or can you do both things at once?
- are you inspired by your “occupation” to write creatively?
- can the frustration you feel in your “other work” (non-creative writing life) also be an inspiration to write?
- does your current occupation limit your creative writing?
- what is the drone that hums in your background that inspires your writing?
This is also my entry for Friday Foto Fun – Entertainment
… this is how I amuse myself!
aroused 
This is just what i needed at the moment…a silent hum…peace..serenity…
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Being retired has not been easy, but blogging has given me a sense that I am still performing my call to encourage and inspire others, to motivate them to see their value and worth, and to give hope in God. Beautiful poem, and the pictures truly touched my soul with joy.
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so pleased for that, thank you for such a heartfelt comment ❤
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we all march to a different drum , so very true and we ll have different timing too, some are late bloomers, some find their way early. a very poetic response to the prompt Kate, your poetry reflects exactly what you write here
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thanks so much Gina, I consider that high praise indeed … didn’t get to link it, problem with the net … 😦
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yes i did read you were having issues there. you did well Kate
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I like the look of your beach – I could spend a long time there.
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I love and love this post.
It’s so important to find ones “hum”.
And your surrounding is just beautiful as your words Kate.
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Nice poem.
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🙂 Ho hum, ho hum
Live life with the inspiration
Sometimes when you wonder why live
Then think about all you can give
The moments in all it’s wonder
The awesome glorious splendour
The sunrise and sunset
Being free of debt
Wondering if you can inspire
Living with an inner fire
Ho hum ho hum
Live life with inspiration.
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oh wow this is SO beautiful Eliza, I had no idea you had such delightful poetry in you … thanks for adding this, be a good one to add to your blog!
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A poem about your life, peace, the sound of the sea and the spirit of the spirit. Let walks give joy to life and satisfaction with life.
greetings
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A beautiful hum to live by, Kate! And the hum of surf so close! Lovely.
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OH, I love this, Kate!
You and your hum are amazing! 🙂 You, and your poems/words, are like the ocean in my life…adding peace, beauty, encouragement, joy, motivation… 🙂
HUGS!! 🙂
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you say the sweetest things and I know they come straight from your heart, thanks Carolyn xx
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[…] this was inspired by Kate here but I do tend to take a rather less optimistic view of things than does my estranged daughter, so I […]
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A great reminder that our time on this tiny planet is brief and it is much better spent being comfortable with who we are and searching for and finding that place or approach where the “hum” gently caresses and soothes mind, body and soul.
Thanks for posting Kate!
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You have beautiful landscapes to hum along with. Enjoy!
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Kate, I am blessed with some extra time since retiring from teaching. My time spent reading, researching when necessary, and writing fill up some ho-hum for now.
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Certainly sheds clarity, well said kate.
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Very lovely this is, Kate!
The second stanza resonate with something I can relate to because of recent happenings. Life is definitely short but many don’t stop filling it up with meaningless acts.
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Lovely and pensive. I envy you the visual beauty surrounding you, and the peace inside. I am working on easing meditation back into my life.
Evidently, I found you through a link from your father’s blog…
http://www.lisabuiecollard
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Nice to meet you Lisa, poetry is more my thing although I try short stories sometimes! Beauty and peace become much stronger with meditation .. hope you get back to it soon 🙂
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