viv

WHEN I PAUSE

When I pause

 

Working, gathering

Tidying and organizing

Walking from room to room

Fulfilling my list

With the daily dance of routine

But when I pause

 

I think of things…some sad

 

Then I remember something else

I walk, gather and prepare

Distracting myself

With domestic activity,

Then

Again I pause

 

I think of my own loss

Feeling lonely in my quiet moment

 

But remember my weekend plans

And start to pack

Pushing the sad feelings away,

Keeping busy

Always so much to do

I pause for a cup of tea

The radio on beside me

 

…Another update on Gaza

 

I wish I could pause that.

 

 

Viv Walker   4/4/24