I am still learning how to live
I live still learning how to live
into the empty spaces,
to sit within them quietly
rather than fill them quickly
just to keep anxiety and guilt
at bay.
I am still learning how to breathe,
to exhale
fear,
and fear,
and fear,
to inhale
acceptance,
then peace.
I am still learning how to let go
of the impossible knot
I am trying to untangle,
to embrace instead
every sign of the divine
in and around.
I am still learning how to walk
into my day thus filled,
and to return to the emptiness
often.
I am still learning,
over and over,
every single day,
how to live.
By Maria Brady-Smith
Good day Maria; I’m truly enjoying your poetry. Is your book of poetry still available?
Truly beautiful work of words!
Yes. You can buy any of my books (there are 4) at Neighborhood Reads Bookstore in Washington. Here is the website: neighborhoodreads.com
Thanks so much!!
This one is spot on. I continually have to learn “to live” as life changes for me..
Exactly. Maybe it keeps our minds fresh to keep learning, too.
Me too Maria, from hour to hour.
I guess that is a good thing, right? Sometimes, I have to learn the same thing over and over again:)