lately

like an fire that can’t be put out

like a high-pitched sound you can barely hear

like sand in your shoe when you walk

 

lately

like the thoughts out-number the actions

like negativity finds a way to seep into everything

like there is no rest; only time

 

lately

like every day is a fight with oneself

like to be still takes everything

like the practice itself is small

 

lately

like wishing is only for the future

like dreaming is only for now

like anything that soothes is preferable to the moment

 

lately…

i must remember that it’s okay to be uncomfortable

i must remember that small things are beautiful

i must remember that change is possible

if not simply because every moment is a moment that is changing