Attentiveness and soul
Mary Oliver’s words
Swirling inside
And I wonder
How to release
thoughts
desires
plans
assumptions
opinions
judgements
Pulling pushing persuading par oozing
Us away
From paying attention
Existing soul level
Now
Now
Now
Press your feet into the ground and feel
Cold concrete
Soft squelch grass and mud
Crumbs into arches
Mat crease between toes
Sharp stool edges
Press lips together
Feel exact
Meeting moment
Lips on
Curve of a cup
Warm
First tear of a golden apple
First sting of cracked skin
First swipe of lip balm
First words forming
Lips curved into grin
Come back
Come back
Come back
Now
Now
Now
Smell the breath of
Your dog yawning,
An orange mid peel
Johnny bakes browning
A toothpaste kiss
Come back
Come back
Come back
Now
Now
Now
By Maureen St.Clair