Time for me to slow down and take in
… a deep breath
So many distractions I have constructed
but there is only so much room and time…
my cup overflows leaving tracks…
stains of unfinished tasks running down my shirt
Time to break the cup and let
the waters of distraction drain away
What is left behind…
those things of importance
to be picked up and protected…
Time for… us
stevehallsbooks 
Wonderful poem! And this is such a great line, “stains of unfinished tasks running down my shirt.”
~Lauren
Thank you Lauren. Sometimes I feel like I’m trying to guzzle (my work) and there is so much it just gushes like trying to suck down a quart of water is one shot. Gets messy.
Wow, this speaks to me in my life. Drowning in the cup of distractions from what is really important. Thank you for putting it so beautifully and reminding us to pay attention and spend time on what is truly the gift in our lives.
Hello Steve,
I agree with Lauren – “stains of unfinished tasks running down my shirt” – what a wonderful and novel play with words and images.
All good wishes,
Eric
Thank you Eric. I was running out of shirts. LOL
🙂 Thank you, Babe. xo