Inhale, exhale

Quiet

Shhhh

Soft sweet

Silence

 

No whining, no screaming

No crying, no fighting

Just calm

 

Shhhhh

No talking

I don’t want to even think

Who gives a hoot about the dishes in the sink?

 

Now some jazz music

and just dance

Hold myself close

Wrap up in the warmth of my own embrace

Loving myself for being myself

Taking a moment in this quiet place

 

You did good girl

You survived the day

Now it’s your turn to play

 

No conversation

Physically alone

But that’s okay

I enjoy being on my own

Even if it doesn’t last very long

 

Calm

Not losing my mind

I worked hard

I earned this quiet time

With me, just me

Not them

But I do acknowledge the presence of HIM

 

I am blessed

Thanks to God’s grace

Now I breathe,

Relax,

Calm in this quiet place

 

Now I dance

This is my chance

To celebrate

What I have done

Have some fun

 

Alone in the dark

Candles aglow

I say my prayers and this I know

God loves me so

 

I’ve done my best

Now it’s time to rest

At peace

Listen to the soft, sweet sound of silence

Be still

Inhale

Exhale

Breathe

 

Now I’m rested and refreshed

I’ve caught my breath

Now I return to them

The ones I love

My family and friends

God’s gift from above

 

His Word:

²⁰ Though you have made me see troubles,    many and bitter,    you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth    you will again bring me up. ²¹ You will increase my honor    and comfort me once more.

Psalm 71:20-21 NIV