No Need to Rush

By Shannon, 14

Mira Costa High School

Manhattan Beach

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Life moves so quickly

Still, people want to make it faster

They are always in a hurry

A flurry of people rushing past

But take a minute to stop and smile

Wonder at nature's beauty for awhile

And watch life all around

The majesty and magic that surrounds each second, minute, hour, and day

The world goes by without delay

No stopping or slowing

Just picking up the pace

But, why -- what's the rush

We all will do what needs to be done

We need to stop and have some fun

The hurry of people

Causes lots of worry

So take a minute to contemplate life

Its meaning, duty and cycle

And you will see in all your strife

With time that the hustle is useless

And the bustle is useless

Everyone stop and smell the flowers

Enjoy the beauty and peace

There's no need to rush

What needs to be done will be done

If we make it fun

Celebrate life, enjoy each moment

Because life is harmony and beauty in agreement

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