The Open Window
I just opened a window.
In the space
Of a heart-beat
Magic happened.
My senses
Are aroused
By sumptuous melodies
Of songbirds
Singing so near
It seems
They’ve flown
Into my office
To share their gifts
With me.
The scent of rain
And flowers
Meld
Into potent
Olfactory pleasure.
Inches away,
Great multi-colored blossoms
Capture my eyes,
Each vibrant petal
An invitation
To soak
In its beauty
And experience
Exquisite softness
With a touch.
In this moment,
Life-diminishing
Concerns
Disappear.
LIVE!
Really LIVE!
That is what
I do
When I remember
To remove
The blinders
Of everyday distractions
From my heart and senses
And truly
Experience
The wonders
All around me.
A profound
Sense of gratitude,
Joy,
Connectedness,
And
Peace
Envelops me.
A bit of sadness too,
For having let
Lack of mindfulness
And
A thin
Pane of glass
Separate me
From all these blessings.
The sadness
Doesn’t last.
How could it
When surrounded
By
So many
Miracles?
–Russ Towne
©Copyright Russ Towne 2015
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Bloody great, I liked this………….a lot
I like like such comments a lot. Thank you, Joanne.
Russ
beauty of words excellent poetry
I’m delighted this post resonated with you. Thank you for your kind comment SAN_jeet.
Russ
A wonderful connection to the outside world as you toil at your work inside. 🙂 ❤
Thank you, Tess. I love what I do for a living so much that the word “Toil’ might be a bit of a stretch. ;-D!
Russ
😀 😀 😀 Glad you’re enjoying your life.
Yes there are miracles everywhere even inside! Great poem!
I agree, Ute. Miracles can be found everywhere.
Russ
Makes me miss a window even more…..working in the middle of the building in fully enclosed room without a window. Though I can apply this to more than a literal window. Beautiful Russ!
“Though I can apply this to more than a literal window.” You can indeed. I hoped readers would pick up on that. Thank you for letting me know that you did. I appreciate your kind comment.
Russ
Beautiful. We all need a reminder to ‘open a window’!
Thank you, Quiall. I know I certainly appreciate such reminders.
Russ
Nice moment- “olfactory pleasure”- good one
Thanks for sharing
Thank you, Joan. I considered deleting “olfactory” but decided to keep it. Based on your comment, I’m glad I kept it.
Russ
I too liked “olfactory”, glad you didn’t delete it. 😀
(BIG SMILE)
Russ
I have always felt the wonder of nature and it’s perhaps the reason I prefer fresh air to air conditioning at home. Rick on the other hand seemed most disinterested until I put a bird feeder right outside our bedroom window. With so many beauties coming to perch and nibble it’s hard to ignore. Grateful for the food (always the best variety) they sing their praises. Now when I am off to work he watches them whenever he sees a squirrel absconding with the feed he chases it away. Quite often he reports on their activities when I come home…grateful for their company and pleasure.
Your comment brought a smile to my face. I’m glad Rick has his feathered friends to keep him company and add their songs to his day while you’re away.
Russ
such a nice reminder to be mindful and full of gratitude.
Thank you, Beth. I’m grateful for your comment.
Russ