Me-Time

A long pending massage, to loosen those muscles that have tangled with the stress of daily duties.

A cup of tea on a quiet rainy afternoon, curled up with the bestseller that has been on the to-read list.

A walk along the river, listening to soul-stirring music. Talking on the phone with a friend from the past.

Finishing that painting, that song, that story - that was incomplete for months, since life was running fast.

A hot shower, a long meal, a run through canopied woods Re-watching an old movie uninterrupted on TV.

Sending handwritten notes, trying out new clothes, Organizing those drawers that have collected memories.

Yoga at sunrise, jazz and a glass of wine A class on tapestry, or a long chat over coffee.

These moments of ‘me-time ‘— as rare as they are to find Are the commas, the pauses — that breathe life into us.

Poetry prompt: “Quality time” from Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她)