Why Are We Such Willing Slaves To The Clock
Back when slow pace was considered prudent
humans lived off nature and fertile land
If history is read a good student,
will find that modern life is not that grand
Yet we now are ruled by slaves to the clock
not just work but in all our daily life
Here to tell you, we oft make our hard knocks
with self-made rushing pressures causing strife.
Slow down to enjoy life and its treasures
relax and enjoy blessings when given
Adopt a better yardstick that measures
true wealth by pure joys in simply liven'
We may think life is better time-racing
such an error, we should not be facing.
Robert J. Lindley, 4-25-1997
Sonnet , Subject - (We willingly make ourselves into slaves to the clock)
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Total # Syllables: 140
Total # Words: 108
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