lately i have been ‘behind.’

behind in chores, 

behind in housework, tasks,

in communication with others,

in things i want to learn, and things

i want to write. 

~~

this, however, is because i realized 

that i have been behind in other 

fundamental things far longer than 

advisable. things like staring at 

the sea, noticing toasty sunlight

on my skin,

~~

letting thoughts unravel. a kind of

hibernation that does not require

production from mind, body or soul, 

and embraces badly needed rest 

that is finally attainable in the season

at hand. 

~~

and i know that i will be better, and 

more productive and more interactive 

and more importantly more ‘whole’ 

because of allowing myself to get behind 

in tasks, but focusing on vital things 

nevertheless.

~~

—rest is an intentional activity too. 

©Heather Pound 2023

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