Time moves forward, despite all my desperate attempts to hold onto what is right now. The trees outside my window spring forth with emerald tendrils, the golden acacia unfurls in spires of circular sunlight. Life, in all its extraordinary ordinariness, pushes forth. If I had great patience, I would stand still, and practice living in the moment. I would pause, breathe, and let the whirlwind of life pass over me.
When I feel overwhelmed, I turn towards nature and beautiful language. This exquisite poem is from Poetry (July 2001).
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Comments: 6
Glenda
March 24, 2016A beautifully written piece and how I enjoyed today…a morning walk, and then afternoon writing in a majestic courtyard. It felt good to lift my head from my work to take in nature.
Jennifer Wolfe
March 24, 2016Oh what a lovely day, Glenda! Sounds perfect to me. Glad you were able to lift your head and still take time to comment here.
Susan Ito
March 24, 2016Thank you. Exhaling. I really needed to see this today! Found you via Women of Midlife. Your blog is wonderful.
Jennifer Wolfe
March 24, 2016Susan, thank you. I need to be reminded to exhale myself. I’m so thrilled you enjoy my blog and look forward to having you in my writing community.
Alana
March 24, 2016I’m re3ading this post in my backyard now, as strong winds blow. I hear the wind chimes, and birds. Spring is wonderful.
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Jennifer Wolfe
March 24, 2016Alana that sounds so blissful. I just drove up to the Sierras and the air is crisp and the sky is blue. Spring is majestic, isn’t it?