Friday, March 16, 2018

I Could Have Stayed

I could have stayed
and watched those two ducks 
swim across an impromptu lake
bathed in sunshine too weak to chase away the cold.

I could have stayed
under pale blue skies bordered with menacing gray,
your warm hand tucked comfortably in mine,
content just to be.

I could have stayed
wrapped safely in the moment,
the rush and noise of the outside world
dimmed to a quiet hush.

Yet, obligation called
and dutifully my footsteps carried me away.
Oh, but how I wished
I could have stayed.




6 comments:

  1. I hate it when the outside world interferes with perfect moments. There's a peacefulness in the beginning of this. Quiet thoughts. And such a wistfulness in the last stanza. This is just a beautiful piece.

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    1. Thank you, Deb! Often I feel rushed in the morning, but I am so glad when I take the few extra minutes to walk with him and enjoy a few minutes of peace before the craziness of the work day begins.

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  2. This is so beautiful! I love your word choices...so perfect. ~JudyK

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  3. This is beautiful. The repetition and word choice create this lovely, calming effect.

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    1. Thank you, Elisabeth. When I actually take the time to walk my son instead of just dropping him off, I feel a sense of calmness and peace. It's hard to leave that, knowing that what lies ahead will most likely be anything but calm. :)

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