Sometimes I sit
silently
watching
listening
to everything
and yet nothing
Sometimes I cry
alone
lost
abandoned
by some
but not all
Sometimes I dream
peacefully
happy
perfectly
so oblivious
yet also aware
Sometimes I walk
slowly
methodically
striding
with purpose
always in observance
Sometimes I run
away
toward
back
from fear
or towards joy
Sometimes I regret
mistakes
words
actions
never intended
yet somehow hurtful
Sometimes I pray
daily
quietly
longing
for peace
and everlasting light
Sometimes I watch
silently
observing
quiet
in shadow
yet full sight
Sometimes I listen
silently
patiently
absorbing
all words
not always hearing
Sometimes I overload
traumatized
fatigued
sorrowful
needing rest
and to replenish
Sometimes life hurts
heals
laughs
weeps
stops suddenly
and yet continues
Sometimes it is all too much
Sometimes it is never enough
Sometimes it is too hard
Sometimes it is a breeze
Sometimes I’m a caregiver
Sometimes I need tending
All this I contemplate
and more
it’s dizzying
overwhelming
so sometimes,
just sometimes, I sit.
© Leslie C Dobson
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