Breathe

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“Grass looks good.”
even when the state of the other side
of the yard is on his mind,
his kindness shines through.
“Maple trees aren’t worth the work.”
and another hundred helicopters
fall down, as the wind shifts,
he ignores that, too.
Focused on the positives, as another day
slowly drifts away,
I listen to the birds calling each other
back to the nest.
“Don’t forget to fill their feeder.”
is whispered, and I smile.
Chair feels comfortable for now,
three sit quietly vacant,
as the neighbors drive by.
Settled, the evening breeze soothes me,
I hear, “Good enough,”
and before I’m ready
dogs bark a good evening to one another.
a subtle goodbye felt within,
auburn hair brushes my cheek,
like vapor, his voice will leave,
as today sets behind the trees.

9 thoughts on “Breathe”

  1. There is such a beautiful peace within your poem, Audrey—this sharing of your peace, a time to breathe and be thankful for the bliss surrounding you. I like how John mentioned in his comment on the description of a peaceful country evening ~ a spiritual feeling within you and within the nature of being we all can feel wherever we are in the world if we take the time to be grateful. It makes it possible for us to stay “Focused on the positives, as another day slowly drifts away…” Wishing you a beautiful Sunday~

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    • Hello, My Photographer Philosopher Extraordinaire, and thank you for your kind comment. Life has kept me from sharing my thoughts here on a regular basis, but – this doesn’t mean I’m not being inspired. Just last night I went for a quiet drive in the middle of Kansas and the colors truly exploded within my mind. Oh, how I miss focusing on my writing and that which inspires me.
      Hope you are well, Sir. Safe. Happy?!?
      Take care, Mr. Collis ♡

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