Today is National Clean Your Desk Day.
A day for a little decluttering…of the desk, and the mind.
Care learns to rest.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Then a welcome, open space
With few pencils, only air –
My mind now breathes, has a place
For long-awaited care
That stays.
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An empty space, safe and clear
A stillness, not described –
Apt for gentleness to steer
It leads with love, and time –
That soothes.
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Original Poem by Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin. AI tags are coincidental.
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