Life on "Pause"
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Sometimes I reach a point in life....where it feels like life is on "Pause"...
And I can't wait...until this point in time that I am frozen in....eventually thaws.
It is like...a great big "Pause Button"...has been pressed...that holds me here...
Oh ...the dull monotony of it all...the same-the same-the same...year after year.
Each step a struggle...to achieve the simplest things...
Each morning...looking for the hope...that each new day brings,
Another day gone...much the same...to heap upon the pile...
Another place...to be at for the moment...Is it all worthwhile ?
Faced with so many possibilities...that can never start...
How long must they play their games...Rejection begins to erode one's heart.
A New day...to watch the world pass you by...
For loss of opportunities...I could hold my head down...and cry.
A footnote...is what this time should have been...in my eyes...
A mega-long endless movie series it has become..with out rights to the franchise.
Boring...to say the least...no adventure...and lacking fun...
Working to pay-out for everything...and then get back on the treadmill...'Cause I ain't done.
It is really nothing new...
Something we all must do.
But...I would like to set off a spark...
If given a chance...Maybe...even leave my mark.
Upon this Globe...that keeps spinning 'round and 'round...
I want to jump to the next intersecting point in time and space...No...I want to bound !
Remove the shackle that encases my dream...and bust that "Pause Button"...once and for all...
I'm tired of reaching each end of the day...where all I have to show...is "I'm still standing tall !"
Depressing?...You might say...Well maybe "Yes" and...maybe "No"...
Partly because...I want to move on...Partly because...that's just how things go !
I am trying to read the fine print...and trying to discover under which clause...
Where it says it is alright to keep my Life here...at this point...stuck on "Pause".
By what grand design...in the scheme of things...across the Universe...and all it displays ?
Has it become necessary to hold me here at this spot...stuck here in this time and place.
To move forward...I would...though I would stagger each step...by one step...at a time...
Surely...I move up ahead...I know that I saw that once...somewhere in my mind.
I pry back the "Pause" button that keeps me here...only to find...
That activating the "Pause" button on my life...has got me running...way far behind.
To tear out the things that hold me back...to bust out free from where I've become froze...
Takes me to the new things...just up ahead...Takes to me to new places...where no one hardly goes.
When...I get further on... and look back...at all the time my Life was on "Pause" right here...
I'll laugh that I conquered the "Pause"...(*) "I came...I saw...I kicked Its' _ss!"...Is what I'll cheer !
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The "Pause" is lifted for me now...and things around me...start moving once again...
And I am free to move all around once again...Out there...moving with the driftin' wind.
There'll be no more "Pause" Buttons on our lifes...From this point on...we move the ball down field...on a well-coordinated Offense Attack...
So join with me...and rip your "Pause" button away...that holds each and everyone of us...back !
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maven101: HHHMMM..."The Pause the refreshes...!?" You my friend...need to put down the remote...and back away slowly from the TV...Ha (just kiddin' ya'!)! This poem is probably from my own life...being stuck in front of the TV...too much with all the record cold weather...I keep putting the DVR or DVD player on "Pause"...everytime I get up.(Funny thing about "Pause"...everytime you hit it...everything stops right where you left it!?) My Life feels like it is on "Pause"...as well during this season. My spirit will be renewed to enter back to life on my own terms once again...as you said....with the awakening of Spring which is around the corner...down here in "H" town. Thanks for stopping in and reading this one. Humblest regards, MPM
Well done, Manly. I however, think I need more pauses in my life. Things are going a bit too fast for my tastes (my niece and nephews are growing up way too fast). But time waits for no for no man, not even a manly poetry man :)
dohn121: "Time waits for no man!"...Ha! That was a good one, my friend...Much Humor abounds with that comment. I guess that having a "Pause" Button that works for our lifes could work on either side of the clock. Both to slow things down...as in the case of your niece and nephews growing too fast for ya'...and for a "Pause" Button to be removed...as in my own life...so that life can start moving along...once again! Thank you for your comment...and for stoppin' in for a visit...Talk with ya' later on, (Past all the "pauses in life) Sincerely, MPM
Interesting and entertaining with lots to ponder. Thanks
Maybe I'm on a different planet but I wish I had a "pause" button because it all too often feels as if there are not enough hours in a day or days in a week. I want to be able to stop and smell the roses, spend more time with my grandchildren and less time putting out fires and chasing after wind. Great poem - as usual - thanks for sharing!
Great poem. Thank you sir!
Great one, I really admire your poems. They are so fun and thanks for letting me put the face to the words.
I'v been stuck on pause to many times.Lookng out a the world and people around me moving forward.Getting ahead.Pause is in the eye of the beholder I guess.Somedays my eyes try to push that pause button TO pause.Sometimes I hit that pause button to get myself moving again.I'v found that out of the depths I usually rise higher that I was before.Great poem I very much enjoyed it...
I'm on pause and I like it!
alekhouse: HHMMM...Lots to ponder on "Pause"? Thanks for your comment and for reading this one on "Life on Pause".
Laura du Toit: That's how it is on "Pause"...Sometimes we are stuck in it...and Sometimes we would just like to stay awhile! In any case...you (all of us) always need more time to enjoy being with our grandchildren...that is the one constant in the universe...:)! Thank you for visiting my part of Hub World and for your comment, Laura...Hope all is well with you.
Mickey Dee: Why Thank you, Sir...Thanks for stoppin' in!
Tammy Lochmann: Thank you for this great comment...Really appreciate it. Glad you have fun with reading "Manly" Poetry...and "Yep" that mug...is the face behind these words! (What a goofball!) Humbly Signed, MPM
Sunshiney31: Glad you very much enjoyed this one...I hear ya'...on the "Pause" Button thing...I guess ultimately what it boils down to when it comes to "Life on Pause"...is to let each person hold their own dang remote and then control the "Pauses" in one's own life! Thanks for stoppin' in and commenting...Much Appreciated, Signed...Humbly, MPM
sheila b.: I'm glad your enjoying your "Pause"...Mine...is making me a little more crazier (than usual)...by the minute...Ha! MPM
I think I need a new remote...my "Pause" button seems stuck! hmm...maybe I'll just change the batteries.... Great poem, MPM! Time never stands still, though we may feel that it does. Sometimes, I wish there were a pause button, and a rewind, and a forward, and a skip..... :D
Beth100: Hi there...Hope you get that darn remote working again...just pry that stupid "Pause' button right out'ta there if'n it is stuck...like that! UUUGH...Sometimes: Time just drags on...and on...and on...and on...ya' know? Oh, the monotony of it all! But hey...I've still got my mental health! (Checking...as I type...to make sure!?) Good to hear from ya'...and wishing ya' nothing but Great Hubs and Good Times for your Life (When out in the real world - When not in Hubber-land). Thanks for reading and commenting on this "Life on Pause" Hub Poem...Signed, your friend, MPM
Thanks MPM. Love that you took a pause for your photo. You look great! xox
Beth100: Thanks Beth...Thank you very much for that. Thought I'd take a second and step off the ol' tractor to show folks...the real me...frozen in a pic for all time.
Manly, there are days when I am on pause and it's just as you describe it and there are days when I am desperately looking for the pause button! lol! One of these days I'm gonna be in synch -- I hope!
Sometimes, the "Pause" button is a good thing to have around. We sometimes overextend the things Jesus wants us to do and we get into the realm of "I can figure the rest out." We go beyond the boundaries.
So, before we drive over the cliff of our own understanding, "pause" puts on the brakes for us to fall back, regroup and get it done the way He wants it done.
We should take some pauses before it really stops, wonderful poetry...
Flightkeeper: I know right!? One sec...you're (As in...all of us!) going hold on...things are going by way to fast....It's like watching an Indy car go by. The next...it is like...Ho Hum...slow motion..."Get me out'ta here"...like time just came to a slow crawl. What's up with that? Give us back our own remotes...so we can control the "Pauses"...Please...for "gosh-darn" sake! Well...it is a little bit dramatic to shout-out such a thing...However...It does some appropiate at times. Here's wishing you get it ironed out and back in synch...better than I ever will! Best Regards, MPM (Thanks for stoppin' in and readin' this one...Good to hear from ya')
Unchained Grace: Yes...'tis true...sometimes the "Pause" Button is a good thing to have around...for sure. We often do go beyond boundaries..."Amen" to that...I'm quite good at over-shootin' the boundaries myself! Fall back, Regroup, and Hit the "Pause"...would be a great thing...if we all came with that feature...Imagine how much stupid stuff we would avoid!? But, I believe that Jesus would have us learn a few things...while here on the planet...and sometimes the only way we'll ever move forward...is with the dang ol' "Pause" Button ripped-off! Thanks for your comment, U.C. More Power To Ya'! Appreciate you stoppin' in for a read on "Life on Pause". Humble Regards, MPM
Moulik Mistry: Yes...We should "Pause" before it really all stops...no matter how fast or slow it is truly going! Surely...I definitly agree with ya' on that one! Thanks for complimenting my "Manly" poetry works, my friend...Will be by soon to check out some of your writing works...as well. Sincerely, MPM
It looks like I am not releasing my pause button.
Will it be a problem with the button, or with the will to press it back - i can't figure it out!
4hope: To "pause" or not to "pause"...that is where the dilemma first occurs...you say? HHHMMM...Interesting observation...and a very good point...BTW. Thanks for stopping in to read this one...and for your great comment. Best Regards, MPM
Ahh, the 'pause' button. This is quite an amazing piece! :) I had often wished for a pause and have lived one in a sense for a bit now.. oh, to come out of pause.. Hahahahaha! All the same, somethings just don't slow enough, even if we do. Though we can slow to appreciate them, in the moment.. Excellent!
I*n*v*i*c*t*u*s: That dang 'ol "Pause" Button...Just who keeps pressing it...Ha! One minute...we are stuck over and over in time...The next...Everything is just passing us right by. But of the two different modes...I myself would choose...the one where things fly by "Off of Pause". The dull monotony contributes to a dull "Pause" in one's life...IMHO ! Hey, I*n*v*i*c*t*u*s...Good to see ya'...Thanks for stoppin' in to read this one, my friend.
Have a good one...Enjoy your poetic thoughts of puddles of lovliness...with or without the "Pause" button being engaged...as I know you will! Sincerely, MPM
what a nice and encouraging piece, lovely and yes everybody of us at times, is at pause, but then its time to do like the GHOSTBUSTERS hehehe, nice one here really manly, I like this piece inspirational plus with humour, whats not to like, thumbs up,
Thank you for inspiring me and for smiles, Maita
prettydarkhorse: Thanks for your encouraging comment. I suppose your right...that we all do feel like we are on "Pause" at times in life. Life is just going to be on "Pause" from time to time...ain't nothing we can do about it! However...That's probably the best time to "rip" that 'ol "Pause" button away...and Shout out the 'ol Ghostbusters proclamation..."We Came...We Saw...We Kicked it's _ss!"...Ha! Always glad to know that my poem made ya' smile...and always glad to hear from ya', PDH...Humble Regards, MPM
WOW, so glad I found you, I was following a lead from IntematEvolutions new hub titled, my sixtieth hub where you are mentioned.
A brilliant poem, that everyone and their brother can relate to. I am forever overwhelmed with the demands and challenges of every day life. I don't know about anyone else, but I sure would love to have a pause button. I vote for the pause button. Life on hold for a short time could be a good thing.
Needless to say, "Life is Good!"
I really enjoyed this poem, nice job.
Sage
Sage Williams: I'm glad you found your way over to here...as well (and mucho appreciate IntematEvolutions mentioning me...as well) Thank you for your comment on this poem...and your vote has been tallied in favor of having a "Pause" button. Life on "Pause" would be a great thing for those busiest of times with demands...and such forth...and so-on...I agree! Sure do appreciate you stopping into my lil' part of the Hub World...hope everything in your life continues to be good...Sincerely, MPM
with everything on fast foward...it was nice to pause here...:) thanks..
Trixie Gator: Well then...pull up your feet...and stay awhile...and enjoy a well-deserved "Pause"! Thanks for stoppin' by and commentin' on this one about "Life on Pause". Hope you get many more "pauses" throughout your day...even with everything going by on "Fast Forward". Best Regards, MPM
Very thought-provoking - your thoughts led me to believe that we should have many more pauses before we make a final fullstop...
Moulik Mistry: Yes...Good Point...Stop and Pause...before the ultimate "Pause"! Well said...Thanks for this great comment...and for reading this poem on: Life's Pauses.
Another great hub manlypoetryman!
Michael Shane: Always appreciate your great comments...Michael. Thanks for stopping in for a read on this one. Sincerely, MPM
Thank you, sir, for this wonderful poem. I feel quite uplifted.
I feel like my life has hit the pause button for two years. Am actively searching for the Play button again. Glad I came across this after a random Googling :)
Thanks again.
MalaysianDude: Thank you for stopping in after a random "Googling". I appreciate your comment. Glad you liked this one and I hope that your "Pause" button gets lifted from where you currently are in life. Best of Fortune with that, Humble Regards, MPM
Its like you read my mind
Reem: No...My Friend...You were just stuck on "Pause"...like the rest of us. Be Free! (Or at least "rip" that dang ol' "Pause" Button away!) Sincerely, MPM
Nice poem. Each night I think about what did I accomplish today.
maewallace22: Why thank you...Each night I am thankful that I at least got something accomplished...even with that dang ol' "Pause Button" stuck to the on position! Thanks for reading this one and for your comment...Humbly, MPM
Nice; I liked it rated you up! ~hugs~
blackreign2012: Thank you...Glad you liked it. Thank you for taking a "Pause" to read this one! Sincerely, MPM
very thoughtful poem i give you props i really liked it. you inspired me with a little creative juice this evening thanks for sharing!
Thank you: mylife=adventure-Appreciate the props and glad this humble poem on "Pause" was able to lend some inpiration your way! Best of Fortune in your writings, Humble Regards, MPM
huahhhhh.. what a beautifullll poem..
thedailyplanet: Well...thank you for the laugh and your wonderful comment. That was a laugh...I hope? : )
Hey Manlypoetryman,
As usual I love your work.
This one really did make me think.
Thanks for sharing.
Take Care,
N.E.
N.E. Wright: Hey there! Thank you for this comment. Guess it is a feeling many of us share..."Stuck on Pause". It really does make one think about what does it take to keep our lifes moving forward. What a great feeling when our lifes finally get off of "Pause'! Best and Humble Regards to you! Signed, MPM.
Hey Manly,
It's been a while since I've been reading Hubs. Every time I go onto the dramatic poetry section I see this poem.
I read it again, and again: mainly because I really didn't understand the meaning yet; life being on pause never related to me before.
After a bit of thought I realized how much I really appreciate this work. You go beyond the beauty of words and well into the beauty of the valued moments of life.
Sometimes life goes fast, sometimes slow, but without learning the new we could never grow.
Thanks again for you insight.
Arthur Gulumian: Jackpot...I think you got it! Although...I am glad that you had not experienced "Life on Pause" after the first few couple of reads. (Which is a good thing) Life is too short to have any dang "Pauses"...in the first place! To me...I have grown to learn that all moments are important...even the "yuck" ones that we would choose to pry back the "Pause" button on...and go on with life. Life is about every moment. That has been said before...and is very cliche'...but from my thinking on this...sometimes if I really thought about it...being stuck where I am at the moment...isn't such a bad thing!
Thanks for sharing your insight, as well...I liked the part where you stated without learning we will never grow! How True. Best and Humble Regards...Signed, MPM
Sad in one sense. Inspirational in another. I remember a movie I liked when a younger lad titled "Jeremiah Johnson" played by the actor Robert Redford. I think now of what the pause button means to me today contrasting what it meant to Jeremiah. WOW! And how many people (pause) never get the opportunity to discover the pause button, even though with it comes a struggle. Thank you.
tsmog: "Jeremiah Johnson"! So cool...Love the "Hard Charging" scene where he is so distraught and full of vengeance that he tears into the guilty party that greatly outnumbers him...in a rage...and in a full surprise charge. Love that scene! We all have a moment good and bad that we would like to forever place on "Pause" or have had the "Pause" Button ripped away for that point in time. I know I don't want to get to the end of my Life and see that I was one "Pause" button away from all my dreams...I'll tell ya' that much for sure! Thanks for your comment and for reading this one,tsmog. Humblest Regards, MPM
well written.
alice: well...I sure do appreciate your comment!
With your help, i ve ripped my pause button away. Thanks for the motivation. Be blessed
ubanichijioke: Alright....Good job in ripping that darn ol' "Pause" button away from your life. You are now "freed-up" to move out and about with the driftin' wind...and free to follow your dreams! Best of Success to you...as you do. Thanks for stoppin' by to read this one...and for leaving your comment about leaving that "Pause" button...far behind! Best of regards, signed, MPM
Thanks now i gat no more worries. Stay cool. Bless you
ubanichijioke: Same to ya'...Stay cool and Blessings...Right back at'cha!
Ok...Now who's going to be the next one to rip that darn ol' "Pause" Button away?
I believe that everyone experience this kind of pause button once in their life. Time are really amazing, it goes very fast when we enjoy something and moves very slow when we are waiting for something. So funny right? That real life pause button is real.
naturalsolutions: I sure hope we only experience the "Pause" once in our life...The question is? "How long does that "once" in our life last. As for me, I've had to dwell deeper into the great DVR of life...and keep pulling out other mechanisms...and ripping out wires that lie just behind where the initial "Pause" button sat (after ripping it out!). I know...I will shut down that "Pause" feature...in my life...sooner or later...ha! My best regards to you...and thank you for leaving your great comment! Sincerely, MPM
maven101 Level 5 Commenter 2 years ago
Manly...Thoughtful and entertaining poem...much in common with old Rudyard...
For some reason, probably my commercially conditioned life, I immediately thought " The Pause that refreshes " after reading the title...then, after consideration, I felt it most apropos..take a break from life, recharge, renew, and re-enter life on your own terms...
I really enjoyed this.. Thank you my friend, Larry