Riding with the Wind
A Poem on Living in the Moment
Living in the present is not a cup of tea. Life and times teach us to develop contingencies and make preparations for unwanted eventualities.
Yes, necessity makes it difficult to stay in the present.
Yet staying in the present is itself a necessity. To illustrate why, I once lost control of my little puppy simply because I was not alert at that moment. A task occupied my mind.
A truck nearly ran her down. So was I, in my anxious attempt to retrieve her from the middle of the road.
Fortunately, we’re both none the worse for wear. The puppy, named Snowball, still snowballs her way around the house.
So, go with the flow and ride with the wind when necessary. We don’t have to let plans consume us all the time. Enjoy this nonet.
Wind
Blows through
Green leaves fold
Trees sway with gust
Branches bend with thrust
But branches do not break
Twist with the wind’s mighty force
Always stay in tandem with time
Knowing their shielded boughs are lasting.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (1)
I find it very difficult to stay present too. Loved your poem!