
Let the extraneous fade away;
Begone the chaos of the day,
For I cannot control time’s cascade.
Instead I focus on the small:
A leaf, a bud, the soothing rain,
The wind that whispers down the hall.
If I am mindful when night falls,
Will I sense an order to it all?
~*~
©️2020 Paula Light and Light Motifs II. No unauthorized use permitted. Please check out Paula’s books for sale on Amazon.
Written for Eugi’s Weekly Prompt.
Image credit to lovethispic.
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What a lovely poem. The small things matter most in life and together they make the bigger picture.
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Thank you 💖
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You’re welcome 😉
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Wonderful little poem
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Focusing on the small things in life helps us understand the overall picture. Beautifully written, Paula!
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Love it🤗💕
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Very nice poem – enjoyed it. 🙂 True, it’s the simple joys in life that count most.
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Thank you 😘
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I like this pondering with a seasoning of hope!
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