William Henry Davies philosophical poem extolling living life in a more relaxed mode makes one interesting reading. I remembered reading it as a nursery rhyme in my primary school days. It was such fun to memorize it and then even act it out during the annual school concert in December those days.The poem uses a lot of imagery. It invites us to observe life in a more relaxed manner akin to 'smelling the roses along the path in life's journey'. If there is too much seriousness in pursuing ambitions or wealth, we can miss the many joys of living. Learn to make time for oneself. Appreciate the beauty of Mother Nature and fall in love.
Let us read the poem.
LEISURE
What is this life, if full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep and cows.
No time to see,when woods we pass
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No see to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like stars at night.
No time to turn at Beauty's glance.
And watch her feet,how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
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