A Happy Hobby Horse

Michael Levy 1945 (Manchester)



Lets raise our glasses and make a toast,
to a simple pastime we embrace the most,
joy is our hobby, what a powerful force,
entering the human race as a happy hobby horse.

Contentment of living should never be a wager,
keep a steady pace, don't become a galloping major,
jockeying for position could make us interfere,
in the celebration of life which we all hold so dear.

Steering our course on the right track,
reining in the anxiety that sometimes does attack,
a smile on our face we'll be in the frame,
a photo finish winner, more happiness will be our gain.

Every moment, a pleasure, no whip to crack,
with love on our saddle there is no looking back,
cantering up the straight, gifts of wonderment unfold,
jumping over hurdles, lead by a soul of gold.
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Submitted by mikmikl on May 12, 2021

Modified on April 10, 2023

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Scheme AABB CCDD EEXX EEFF
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 741
Words 138
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4

Michael Levy

Michael Levy, who is the author of seventeen inspirational books, a mystical poet, practical philosopher, talk show host and wellness/healthy living speaker. His recommended books are: That's Rich, Cutting Truths, The Joys of Live Alchemy and the poetry books: Soul-Up on Inspirational Poetry and Worry Causes Wrinkles which can help a person change dark negative situations into beautiful, colorful, positive actions, that bring de-lights on the darkest of days. Michael's website is: https://www.pointoflife.com Enjoy! more…

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