Leisure

"Leisure" is a poem by Welsh poet William Henry Davies, appearing originally in his Songs Of Joy and Others, published in 1911 by A. C. Fifield and then in Davies' first anthology collected poems, by the same publisher in 1916.

This poem is a protest against the unnecessary commitment of people with worldly affairs. We are always in a hurry and have no leisure time to look at the beauty spread all around us. People’s miserable life brings them nothing but sadness and worries.

As human beings we should spare some moments and look at nature and natural beauty spread around us and enjoy life. The reason I have always loved this poem is that I often find myself thinking the same exact thoughts. I dream of a long vacation, by a house near the back water, surrounded by nature, yet all alone. I dream of care-free road trips that take me through the wilderness of forests, alongside the banks of mighty rivers, and over the tallest mountains. Care-free is not this magical feeling of bliss 24/7. It's actually living free of the shackles of anxiety and knowing how to manage stress in a more effective way.

We need to find a way to relax, relief from our worries and have a more carefree life. Our life is going on around us. Let's take the time to see it.