The Gift of going slow

The gift of going slow

Is something of a gift for those who live below

The equatorial line 

We can learn so much but mostly grow

From the inward glow

That slowing down can bestow

It allows us to move more gracefully 

…to be in the flow

caring more about connection than making more dough

…and living up to the status quo

I want to become a pro

at living my life -where trust is whatI know

BRO….

My entire life..has been go..go…go

My head pulling my body in tow

Recently, my analytical mind took a blow

I resisted again going  into escrow

And opted for two small storage containers, 

and a box PO

I wanted to see who I was on the down low

So I moved to Barcelona and started to row

In a different way than I had done before.

Nothing left to prove anymore. Just (Gently)throw

Myself into life and see where I go.

My nephew surfs and plays water polo

He lives in the moment-I’ve watched him grow

With his tossled hair and surfboard in tow

He teaches me..now more than I him anymo

Not a blow

To my ego

At age 16, He is now my maestro

It’s my turn to learn from a water sport pro

His focus is deliberate and yet not too intense 

Like the pulling apart of a chocolate cookie orio

Or the throwing of a classic yo yo

He invests himself heart and soul.

Not satisfied for so so.

There is nothing about him that is faux.

Attentive, and yet not over the top gung-ho!

Conserving his energies for the next wave or ball to throw

with his beautiful smile, He says yes more than no

I’d like this to be my new mo

Enjoying a  cappuccino or a simple cup of joe

A lighter version of me… I’m getting to know

So much love I yearn to bestow!

Time to start living! Talley ho! 

Lets go!