Sensations

When the sky opens up

and the clouds part,

life seems to make sense.

When we feel at peace,

we start to see the beauty

that hid in plain sight. It is

no secret that bliss is not

just a word that dances

on our tongues and behind

our lips; it is a state of mind

that we find from time to time.

As we walk on life’s rocky road,

we must take the time to stop

and smell the roses. All too

often, we are choosing to curse

their thorns instead of

appreciating their precious

petals. The silence and still

air gives us the opportunity

to experience serenity;

a chance to just exist without

passing judgement. The pain

we’ve felt in the past weighs

heavy on our hearts. Anxiety

run through our veins. There’s

no avoiding these feelings,

but we can let them subside.

Let our souls be the guide.

Our minds will allow us to

find peace; all we have to do

is ask for it. Letting things go

is no easy task, but we must

break free from the chains.

It’s okay to stay grounded,

but it’s also okay to learn

how to spread our wings

and fly away. What a funny

feeling it is to touch the sky,

to be alive, to breathe in fresh

air, to see life for what it is,

to hear the blue birds sing,

to taste freedom, to want

something more: to

finally feel at peace. Today,

I’ll choose to sit outside

and let the rain wash away

my pain. I’ll watch all of my

worries go down the drain.