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