National Poetry Week: Yes to Not 12 of 30
Yes to Not
This morning
I decided
not.
Not to run.
Not to clean that closet.
Not to listen to my head full of shoulds:
the chorus of ought.
Instead
I grabbed my book,
made another cup of coffee,
and gazed longingly at the sunshine;
who smiled her knowing smile,
and affirmed
my decision to
NOT.
© Cathy L. Mere, 2021
It's National Poetry Month. This year, I CHOOSE JOY as my One Little Word Phrase. Since I'm on the lookout for JOY, it makes sense to share a poem each day this month about what I find.
Sounds like a perfect decision to me!!!
ReplyDeleteI have no regrets.
DeleteThose 'things' do keep calling but I'm glad you grabbed that cup of coffee, Cathy.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying not to listen to them. Bahahahaha.
DeleteYou are doing retirement the right way!!!!! Every day and every minute does not have to be planned.. Go where your heart takes you and enjoy the ride...
ReplyDeleteI have grown accustomed to it quite quickly. I think you'll love it!
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