what if you are operating from

an illusion

one telling you the importance

the essence

the heart of what you must do

and the impact you should

leave behind?

 

what if the world around

or social media

or the people on your street

or your very own mind even

are filling you up with expectations

adding to your stress

opening a can of worries

when this need not be?

 

what if it is not about making sure

you leave your mark behind

when you leave this life

this must be remembered nonsense

stealing away your joy?

 

we are all designed to do great

and tremendous things

–but your great is subjective

to the eye of the beholder

to the heart of the receiver

 

and for many your legacy

just might be

that you have offered the water

of kindness

cup by refreshing cup

dipped from your heart

onto parched soil around

 

if this is you

this is powerful

this is world-changing

and this is enough

 

heather pound  2024

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