Take a deep breath
before
the busyness
craziness
obligations
start to take you over.
Breathe in
the clean
sweet
crisp air
and
experience the short
cool respite
from the thick heat
before the cold begins.
Listen to the children’s laughter
their excitement
the silly amusement
disguised as quick
comical screams
of hilarity.
Smile.
Have a bite – or two –
of candy,
and just
take the evening in.
Take the refreshment
and let yourself
have fun
without feeling guilty
or
embarrassed,
compelled
or
forced,
or
like you should be
doing something else
productive.
Simplicity
offers you
much more than it requires
in return.
Allow the time
to be redemptive
and
restorative
and
accept the small gifts
you have been given.
