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May 13, 2024

Ecclesiastes Chapter 1
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By Phillip Phidippides
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Ecclesiastes Chapter 1


 


I thought it might be nice to see

If somehow I could wiser be,

If I could clear away the rust

That had accrued and also dust

That laid so thick on dreams of yore

When younger thoughts had dreamed of more

Than rote attendance to demands

That daily called 'til days were crammed.

 

I set about to read some books,

Contemplate in garden nooks,

Smoke a pipe and wear a robe

In slippers next an ancient globe,

Sip on blended Asian teas,

Daily dive in homilies,

Smell the roses, drink in dawn,

Lay for hours on the lawn.
 

While eating diet rich in herbs

And catching up on Latin verbs,

Keeping indie incense lit

From pretzeled yoga posture quick

It came to me as in a flash

Like Solomon, "In vain we dash",

All was chasing after wind...

I bowed my head and let God in. 

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Submitted: Sunday, October 29, 2017

Last Updated: Sunday, October 29, 2017

About the Poet
Born and raised and live in Kentucky but I wear shoes most of the time. Nearing retirement and looking forward to spending more time with my wife of 36 years and our wonderful daughter and son-in-law. Have worked in the medical profession for over 30 yrs. Lots of changes! Started writing poetry after my father passed away in 2006. My sister passed away at age 50 and it has been a joy to help guide her five precious children and now we have six great-nieces and great-nephews. I am the guardian for my handicapped brother and my wife and I arrange for his 24 hr care. In reality, Willy's simple faith and absolute inexhaustible supply of unconditional love are probably the inspirational source for most of my poetry. He and I have easily watched more than 2,000 episodes of Mister Rogers together! "But a cheerful heart has a continual feast." He has a continual feast and is more than willing to share! If the world could look through his compassionate/non-judgmental eyes, this would be a much nicer place! (I have actually been posting on this site for a few years but a technological glitch erased me.)

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