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Me-Time
A long pending massage, to loosen those muscles
that have tangled with the stress of daily duties.
A cup of tea on a quiet rainy afternoon, curled up
with the bestseller that has been on the to-read list.
A walk along the river, listening to soul-stirring music.
Talking on the phone with a friend from the past.
Finishing that painting, that song, that story -
that was incomplete for months, since life was running fast.
A hot shower, a long meal, a run through canopied woods
Re-watching an old movie uninterrupted on TV.
Sending handwritten notes, trying out new clothes,
Organizing those drawers that have collected memories.
Yoga at sunrise, jazz and a glass of wine
A class on tapestry, or a long chat over coffee.
These moments of ‘me-time ‘— as rare as they are to find
Are the commas, the pauses — that breathe life into us.
Poetry prompt: “Quality time” from Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她)
