Poetry – In search for mindfulness

Meditation in the time of the pandemic

Maggie May 28, 2020 0 Comments

Instead of researching a daily death rate I wish I could just meditate I wish I could just sit there And focus on my breath But every day a new challenge Of what to make for diner And where to take a walk Because I can't slow down And can't properly talk I'm in a rush despite just being only here I'm worrier that if I go out There are people everywhere It;s not possible to stay human And keep a...

My first birthday as a mother

Maggie February 18, 2020 0 Comments

Today my birthday was different Today my birthday was full of smile Even though it rained outside In my head, I walked for miles Because with Erik by my side The time flies and thoughts disappear Those self- destructive thoughts that hounded me for years

A lady in front of Uags bothy, sea and mountains in the background

Breath

Maggie February 14, 2020 0 Comments

Breath is your anchor Use it when you want to be secure When the times are hard When you can't find the way to happiness When you get lost and can't find the way forward Or the way out Just gently breathe in and then breath out Do not force it It will come naturally

A butterfly

Maggie October 27, 2019 0 Comments

I found a butterfly in the bedroom It woke up from hibernation in the middle of the winter As it felt the warmth Butterflies are symbols of transformation Of changes in life What changes are coming now my way?

Seagulls

Maggie October 26, 2019 0 Comments

Today seagulls woke me up According to the weather forecast, it was supposed to be a nice day Seagulls are apparently the souls of seamen and sailors who left this world So I just remembered that day when I was sitting and looking at the window And a seagull looked at me As if it was trying to tell me something To pass a message to me Could it be the soul of my Dad Telling me to stay strong...