poetry in motion

'We live our lives in prose instead of poetry. The challenge is to sustain vision in the reality of life.' Rev Richard Coles.

As I've mentioned before I'm not big into poetry, but I get this quote. I'm aware that at the moment the reality of trying to get through is obscuring the joy somewhat. Not enough contact with the idealists in my life, or maybe not enough opportunities to share my visions with those who like to encourage me?
This morning I'm lucky to have flexibility with work so am going in late so I can first go to my son's school poetry event.
Meanwhile here's a quote I saw on Facebook with some reminders of what can be fun:

"Be present. Make love. Make tea. Avoid small talk. Embrace conversation. Buy a plant, water it. Make your bed. Make someone else's bed. Have a smart mouth and a quick wit. Run. Make art. Create. Swim in the ocean. Swim in the rain. Take chances. Ask questions. Make mistakes. Learn. Know your worth. Love fiercely. Forgive quickly. Let go of what doesn't make you happy. Grow."
Gregg Braden.

I once swam in an outdoor heated pool when it was snowing. Too decadent for me to totally enjoy but also amazing. Today I have as always no intention of making my bed and will loosely interpret the invocation to make someone else's - I'll see where I might help someone out.if I have time later I'd like to write one of these of my own - maybe you also could think what it is for you that has you feel alive? Hope you too get to do lots of what helps you live/love/laugh :)