Wednesday, May 07, 2025

Rest

 

I turn away because today needs a courage too heavy
and I packed light this morning. 

did you know that rest
is not weakness? 

It took me a long time to learn that one
because I crave moments and energy and highs

but my body does not
some days it cannot carry a tea

much less the courage or hope needed to do anything more

resting is choosing a future over the present
a demanding feat when living in the moment is everything 

still / I honor my body
and unhinged / I rest

to be a force of nature
one must be patient with the storm 

Rest: By R.C. Lloyd

From the book: Chronic Defiance 


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