Doing Nothing
TYPE
PoemBreathe in Breathe in Breathe in
Breathe out Breathe out Breathe out
One Two Three
I wonder if Sapana’s grumpy as she hasn’t replied to my
message.
Breathe in Breathe in
Breathe out Breathe out
Four
She normally replies within minutes. It’s been hours.
Breathe in
Breathe out
Five (or was it six?)
Maybe I should message her.
Maybe I should call.
Maybe I should do it now.
Breathe in Breathe in Breathe in
Breathe out Breathe out Breathe out
Six Seven
Why can’t I count when I breathe in instead of out?
Breathe in
Breathe out
…Eight?
This is so boring. I’m a terrible meditator.
Remember, when your mind wanders,
don’t judge yourself for thinking. That’s
what minds do.
Just bring back gently to the breath.
Breath in, breathe out…
Breathe in Breath in
Breathe out Breathe out
Nine Ten
I must remember to give Alick his pen back.
Breathe in
Breath out
Maybe I should write that down so I don’t forget.
Breathe in
Breath out
…I have no idea what number I’m on.
Breathe in
Breath out
One
© Laura Mucha from Being Me: Poems About Thoughts, Worries and Feelings. Otter-Barry 2021
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