life is right now never on hold
got to sample its contents on display
don’t procrastinate dawdle or hold back
enjoy life immerse yourself in the sprawl
engage and treasure it, break the mould
why delay try out whatever you may
participation keeps us on track
indulge yourself shop in the mall
dance walk cycle let life unfold
garden music try something new each day
get off your device have a date with Mac
dress up formally and attend that ball
step up, do new things and be bold
attend the gallery opening to have an entrée
paint a wall red or green never black
stride into life be open to every enthral!
This poem is a Pantun Enam Belas Kerat which is the longest form of a Pantun, a poetry form of Malaysian origin. This long form is composed of 2 octaves where each line is a consistent syllable count between 8 to 12 syllables. The rhyme scheme is: abcdabcd, abcdabcd. read it on Muriopsis, I think.
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Simple and beautiful! Kate, your unique ability to capture the deeper essence of life takes me to a better place.
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Never mind the form – the message is spot on.
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much appreciated Norah!
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Ok, cost free. Facebook Marketplace, Twitter, instagram, Gumtree. All of these have worked for people I know. I have one friend who solely distributes through Facebook. She has a very good take up.
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FB is a politicized domain nowadays, and when we travelled around AU free sites were impossible to find. They were also really remote and often substandard. If you are interested in giving it a look at, let me know. I am happy to pay and I do take advice. Have a great Sunday Kate. 🙂
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really appreciate your confidence in me and your offer … you have motivated me to complete her editing! Knowing how much I’m saving her doesn’t sit well …
Can’t discuss anything until her’s is completed so let’s see if anyone steps up meanwhile 🙂
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This poem feels so upbeat and motivating to read – never a dull moment life is truly.
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Ah! Inspiring words to come back to, sis! Thanks for the e-book. 🙂❤️
A much needed one at that! 🙂
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you’re most welcome sis, glad you had a bright sojourn 🙂
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I’m sure of that, take care 🙂
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Wow and Wow, simply wonderful and fun-loving poem, Kate. Your e-book too is superb. Loved your poems. Thanks Kate.
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Very motivational, Kate. Participation is key.
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Ok, the format lost me, the poem was a delight. I’m trying something new right now, incapacitation 🙂
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Enjoyed the mood of your poem, Kate. I have been reading your e-book and covered upto the alphabet, D. Poems are captivating and photos beautiful. 🙂
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Wise wisdom! Fun, too! Thank you! 🙂
Music is a part of each of my days! Life is beautiful every day…on the days with fun, new-adventures, and events…and on the quiet don’t-have-to-do-anything-today days! 🙂 I am so grateful for life and each day…like you said recently “paint life with colour”! I do!
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(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…your photo is lovely! The delicacy and the details!
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Living life is certainly the thing on my plate. A wonderful poem Kate. I am going to cover a cooking show today 😀
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Yeah! and I got to taste the fantastic food 😁
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what a treat, congrats!
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I am going to take your advice Kate, thank you! 😊
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Love the tone and vitality of your verses. Be alive, enthralled.
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Be open to every enthral! What a great line. (K)
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life should be a series of enthrals, along with a few dips to keep us mindful 🙂
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I’m somewhat arm less at the moment
but come what may I’m still a showman
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lol you are that indeed, so glad you came out ok Ivor … guess it’s physio for a while 🙂
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nurses shoulders tend to go not their elbow … but no doubt it did wear it down 🙂
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