come to the place that is rest

softly. you do not need to

shout it loud. it is fine if

you can only stumble

through the door, but

just make sure you

come.

 

and as you take off your

shoes to lay by streams

of peaceful waters, you

will find that all of the

striving has made you

weary, more than you

realized, and that quiet

is productive, too.

 

and that it is good to linger

in this space where you

can let those burdens go,

where you can evaluate

what is yours to bear

–or not

 

what flowers you want to

gather, what memories

you wish to make, what

are the priorities that you

will intentionally choose

once you arise.

 

and as your mind calms

to the peaceful rhythm of

the brook, you simply let

thoughts go. And you will

find rest for your soul

 

and just be.

 

©Heather Pound 2023

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