Sanctuary VII_Tending

STOP what you are doing
And sit still.  Turn off
The TV or the radio and
Open a window, let
Fresh air in.

And sit with your Self -
The Man, the Woman -
Place your
Limbs in a chair, close
Your eyes and

Listen to your own breathing.
This is your Life, your
Life that you are
Filling with running
And doors and computers

And lists and kids and
Noise.  Allow yourself some
Silent time to be
Just you.  Wait till they
All go out and

Sit with your Self
Quietly, and
Quietly, listen to your
Own Life in your single
Being stilled and breathing.

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