my soul is trying to talk to me
urging me to not slip
back into my frenetic demanding life
while I yearn for quiet time
and deep silences still like
the bottom of the ocean

 

there is of course the seductive pull
of wanting to do more good
work in the world
to expand my reach and serve
everyone who comes within it
but more and more I feel
an urgent need right now
to nurture my own sweet soul
 

is this about getting older
and slowing down
or about how opening to love
has heightened my sensibilities
and sensitivity to life
to my life and how precious it all is

 

I do not know but
neither am I willing to step over nor
sweep away this renewed
and oh so familiar yearning
for the great blessing of
true connection
with myself

from Feeling My Way – 99 Poetic Journeys

 

 

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