Greg Gaul Poet Free verse

Present Tense

Ate my favorite cookie
walking to the bathroom,
didn't enjoy it.

Thinking about my upcoming
vacation was better
than living it.

Caught myself rushing
to meditation class,
thought about it.

Clicked my alarm to pause
wanted more time,
I missed it.

Argued with my friend
never happens again,
I did it.

Savoring a chocolate delight
looking for more,
I'd ate it.

Stay present.
Lighten up.

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Paul Marc November 16, 2018 at 9:24 AM Great advice my friend - well said. Greg Gaul November 16, 2018 at 9:44 AM Thanks ever so. Congrats to you as well.

Connie Marcum Wong November 15, 2018 at 11:09 PM Keeping in the moment isn't as easy as it appears to be. I enjoyed your entry Greg. Congratulations on your HM. : ) Greg Gaul November 16, 2018 at 9:43 AM So true, so true. Kind thanks to you.

Line Gauthier November 15, 2018 at 8:54 PM I love the humor juxtaposed with lessons learned (or being learned). Well done. Congrats, Greg. Greg Gaul November 15, 2018 at 9:22 PM You are wise Line. But more important than that, kind. Thank you. And thanks for running the contest. So many awake entries.

Adewumi Seth August 4, 2018 at 7:21 PM Thinking most times than oft feels cheaper than doing.. Stay delibrate, be brightened .. Greg Gaul August 4, 2018 at 8:56 PM Good advice. Thanks for your help and support.

Sand Blown August 4, 2018 at 5:05 PM yo...man...stay cool Greg Gaul August 4, 2018 at 8:55 PM Trying my best to stay cool. Your kind remarks help. Thanks.