Poetic Perspective: Relax, Life Matters Every Time
Poetic Perspective
Whether heading to the beach …
Or preparing to deliver a speech
There is need to relax …
This will not attract a tax ….
Life is for relaxation …
Not for stress and aggravation
Never fail to enjoy life …
And ban any attempt at strife
In a high stressed environment
Today’s life begs for enjoyment
As anxiety mounts …
Emotional tragedy counts …
Let us learn from the past …
Take it easy… so life can last …
Take time out to play …
There is no other way ….
Never shun production …
The only way to build a nation
Recognize the blood sweat tear
Of those gone … who did care …
We all want to get ahead …
But we dare not lose our head
Stay grounded by slowing down
Do not ignore … even by a frown
We all relish growth …
Never opt for cut throat …
This is a yearned after goal …
Alas! Many seem to want to hold
Do not fall cheaply
This would be certain tragedy …
Be strong even in disrepair …
The Father always does care …
Let us opt for relaxation …
Otherwise may be abomination ..
Life is for living ….
Not to be demeaning …
Avoid verbal assault …
It is likely not the other fault
To falsely verbally attack …
Is like a mad dog from a pack
Always seek to get the facts
Don’t ever rely on shaky tracks
They will lead you astray …
Likely unto a stupid way …
Don’t use Peter’s fat to fry Paul
That invariably does appall …
Gather your facts carefully …
So you can conclude accurately
Learn to manage stress …
Do not allow it to lead to distress
Stress is a silent killer …
Taking you away … like a thriller
We do our health great help
When we make the right step
Relax and be calm …
There will be no need for alarm
Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie is Senior International Correspondent & Photojournalist for Vision Newspaper Canada.
Alwin Marshall-Squire is the Editor-in-Chief of S-Q Publications Inc., overseeing editorial strategy for GTA Weekly, GTA Today, and Vision Newspaper. He leads the publications’ mission to deliver bold, original journalism focused on the people and communities of the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, and the global Caribbean diaspora.
Also writes for GTA Weekly and GTA Today.
