Yeah! Yes, Yes, So Wicked Awesome! I am doing the River Dance with a raise the roof (yes, I am that big of a dork) over here.
I finally did it! What, you ask?
- Did I finally finish my bathroom before & after? No.
- Did I have paint my junk dresser and install new hardware? Not exactly.
- Oh, I know! I have completed Baby Step #1 from Financial Peace University. Nope.
- Have I sent out the photo I owe to a dear Heart for Art winner, from ages & 1/2 ago? Wince. No.
- Okay, did I at least finish the dishes before blogging? ha-ha-ha, what? Certainly not.
What I did do today was way better than all of my to-do list combined. I did, stillness. I am not talking about meekness, studiousness, or even quietness. Just stillness, simple as can be.
Let me give you the background.
Today, both kids napped…at the same time. I always thought, that if such a day where to ever occur, I’d have miraculously delicious plans of solitude…with coffee, books, paint canvas, my camera, music, fireplace (duh, I don’t even have one of these), chocolate, or at the very least a glass of wine and a chance to empty the dishwasher, without someone crawling in it! Instead…a peaceful reflection.
photo credit Designs of Life
I Found Stillness Today by Jess McWilliams
I found stillness today, rather stillness found me
It found me just in time, for wintry shadows of a bright sunset to dance across my wall
I welcomed stillness in to stay; stillness warned the time will pass, so just sit and be
It stayed bundled with me, as I shared a dreamy slumber with my child of 4 years in all
I pleaded my busy heart to stillness; stillness remained quiet, so the moment I could plainly see
It asked me, though, how I’d been, for it had been awhile, since I’d seen my friend stillness call
I’ve been right here, in work and play, lonesome for you; stillness stood back and gave me a wind of warmth, much like a cup of tea
Wait stillness! I cried. Let me linger here with you. I could tell our time was through; the moon now growing tall
I held my dear little one with his awakening breaths, with gratitude for the joy I found today; stillness played it’s final note as it was meant to be
3 Comments
Very cool. Would you mind if I held on to this and used it to show my kids some poetry? You have great examples of personification, repetition, and showing vs. telling in this poem (gee…can you tell that I’m teaching English?).
You are a gifted writer (Reiter?). You know Grandma GG also is and would love to hear this poem. I will try to bring it next time I visit or you could call and read it to her.
MAMA
I am so intrigued at the incredible talent that I see leaking out your pores! You could earn a living at this! I am so proud each time I read your blog!