That Mindful Moment

I paused.
 I heard the wind whistle
 The leaves stir.
 The birds call to rest
 In the great trees. 
 Setting down
 My burden
 (that old backpack called life)
 I rubbed my shoulders
 Relief at last.
 I had not noticed
 Numbed to the pain
 Until this moment.
 And the deliciousness 
 Of it made
 My toes tingle
 My lips smile,
 My feet do a happy step
 In that mindful moment
 Because I paused.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Croft Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 6:49 PM
Very nice poem
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February 12, 2016 at 9:36 PM
VALERIE, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 1:28 AM
Hi Val, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love
Rios Avatar
June 11, 2015 at 9:26 AM
Sounds very nice , because its peaceful
Wigley Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 6:59 AM
This life wraps us up in ourselves, and to pause awhile is good for the soul. Lovely verse, Valerie, and congrats on being a fellow poet of the week. Viv x
Austin Avatar
February 3, 2015 at 10:21 AM
Super write. I could feel the excitement. daver
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