🌹 Poem I am enjoying

I am a fan of poetry. Not only do you find absolute gems of wisdom written exceptionally well, but poetry is a masterclass in copywriting - how to say more in less. I have written poetry under a pseudonym for a long time and enjoy it immensely. I recently rediscovered this poem, one of my Mum's favourites, and thought it worthwhile to share with you all.

Dust if you must, by Rose Milligan

Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better

To paint a picture, or write a letter,

Bake a cake, or plant a seed;

Ponder the difference between want and need?

Dust if you must, but there’s not much time,

With rivers to swim, and mountains to climb;

Music to hear, and books to read;

Friends to cherish, and life to lead.

Dust if you must, but the world’s out there

With the sun in your eyes, and the wind in your hair;

A flutter of snow, a shower of rain,

This day will not come around again.

Dust if you must, but bear in mind,

Old age will come and it’s not kind.

And when you go (and go you must)

You, yourself, will make more dust.

💡 Quote I'm pondering

"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities" - Stephen Covey

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I shared this in my Work Smart Wednesday newsletter. Want the full set of related insights? You can read them here: https://worksmartwednesday.substack.com/p/work-smart-wednesday-august-2-2023

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