James Howerton Poet Free verse

Before you set out to face the day

Before you set out to face
the day
take a moment
to close your eyes 
and free your mind
of all thought,
inhale deeply,
hold it for a few seconds,
then exhale slowly.
Did you feel that?
It's life energy
coursing through your body,
revitalizing your spirit.
Now close your eyes 
again,, 
Inhale deeply,
hold it for a few seconds,
then exhale slowly.
Did you hear it?
God's whisper,
subtle,
tranquil,
will guide you throughout
the day.
Now close your eyes 
again,
inhale deeply,
hold it for a fel . w seconds,
then exhale slowly.
This will jumpstart
your day.
Then go out into the world
and chase your dreams,
and don't let anyone
steal your joy.
If they try,. 
you know what to do,
close your eyes,
free your mind of all thought,
and listen for God's 
whisper,
then smile,
feel His Amazing Grace,
and continue 
your journey through time.

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Darlene De Beaulieu April 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM Hello James , i just finished reading this poem and now it is my fav. my friend Enjoy your day. /Darlene/. Darlene De Beaulieu April 10, 2026 at 2:51 PM I was told to phone my own doctor for an appointment. I will need reading glasses. Time will tell on that. thank you for asking, my friend/. Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu April 10, 2026 at 2:48 PM Hello James, my friend. Yes it was eyes surgery. The cataracts were removed. On Thursday i went to get my eyes results. I am doing well. It will take me longer to heal . because one eye had a bigger cataract removed. I must pput eye drops in my eyes 3 times a day. Nopw it is twice day. James Howerton April 10, 2026 at 11:29 AM Hello, my friend. Thank you for your comment, deeply appreciated as usual. More importantly, how did your surgery turn out? It was eye surgery, right?