Just Circle
Some days I just circle, go nowhere.
Every day a walk with my dog for about an hour,
the same path I always take just to move,
and I go to the Y to walk the treadmill,
and do my strength training to accomplish something
and to live to be a healthy 102.
But as I circle I think too much about the world today,
which is not good, so now I listen to an audio book
or read on the treeadmill to block the noise of the world,
to cover the pain with a story. Today circling is all I have
in me. Move, just move. I wear myself out until I tire.
Today's journey is not a direct path or straight line.
For Susan's prompt at What's Going On? -- Journey
"Today circling is all I have
ReplyDeletein me. Move, just move. I wear myself out until I tire."
Circling is definitely part of my life as well. This is a deeply felt poem. I like the title and the photograph.
How I resonate with "to block the noise of the world, to cover the pain with a story." I do that too. We choose peace.
ReplyDeleteThe poem reveals to me that you are a powerhouse and full of positive vibe. Walking is good and uplifting and shutting out this world is even better. "Move, just move." This is life force. Great lines.
ReplyDeleteTo a healthy 102? Well that would be quite an accomplishment Looks you are spending your time wisely and I love "Today's journey is not a direct path or straight line."
ReplyDeleteCircling has its risks but there is enough outside the circle to make us all a little dizzy. Ritual is good, it helps us make sense of a small part of the world.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it does feel like a cycle - I hope you have moments of stillness too - Jae
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteCircling can be comforting as well. Yes, there is tremendous noise
ReplyDeletein the world right now.