living – Page 4 – Picking Up Roots

Leaving the Arena

bright lights,
rapid movement,
a large crowd,
a constant bombardment of noise;

waves of sound
slam into delicate ears,
eyes are pulled
in every direction,
the senses overwhelmed
with stimulation;

it ends

and we are left
with the peace
of silence

Pathways

there are countless differences
between us;

in the end
we all find our way
to the same place,

why do we invest so much
in comparing
how we get there

Mindful

mind full
of countless dreams
pressed to recesses
by the weight
of our cares and worries,

the products of
perceptions,
our own
and others,

we lose our grip,
we cannot see
to the roots
of these burdens;

can we quiet the noise,
can we see with clearer eyes,
can we be more
mindful