I am not a person who tends to stop and look up at the clouds in the sky. I see their beauty at times but I probably do not stop and stare as much as I could. Hence this poem.
CLOUD WATCHING
Switch off that phone
you do not need to look up
the scientific names of what are above you
they just are
so invest them with a story
a drama that can unfold across the afternoon
move to this new rhythm
truly you are in no hurry
give thanks for this brief space
then try to make time tomorrow
to do it all again
I am lucky enough to be able to take time and just be. I think it is beneficial to everyone if you can just stop once in a while, but I know some people have not got that luxury. This poem is going to go away for a while.
Tanita Tikaram has a new album out [actually it's been out for a while]. Here's a live concert.
Until next time.
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