Between Lessons

Today is National Clean Your Desk Day.

A day for a little decluttering…of the desk, and the mind.

Care learns to rest.

šŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–

My work desk, clear

Soon bears the weight of heartfelt care

Pens and paper, fraught with fear

And tears I dare not wipe

Too soon.

šŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–

Then I start to clear the mess

One section at a time

My hands slow, lifting undue stress

That freezes heart and mind –

Then calm. 

šŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–

Then I start to clear the mess

One section at a time

My hands slow, lifting undue stress

That freezes heart and mind –

Then calm.

šŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–

Then a welcome, open space

With few pencils, only air –

My mind now breathes, has a place

For long-awaited care

That stays.

šŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–

An empty space, safe and clear

A stillness,  not described –

Apt for gentleness to steer

It leads with love, and time –

That soothes.

šŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–āœļøšŸ“–

Original Poem by Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin. AI tags are coincidental.

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