What when through my mind, when what I needed, did not coincide with another person's need. Always so sensitive to others needs, they are shocked and a wee bit peeved when I put me first. DEAL!
I find myself desiring, needing, craving, time with me. The world has been a cacophony of noise and static, drowning out the quiet voice of wisdom within my soul. I need the peace, the solitude, for listening to what soul already knows and mind tries to comprehend and those half truths, questions and jumbled lines, can, thankfully(!) come to an end.
I believe everyone at some point in their lives need a little "me" time. Just so we can dive into our depths and find peace with who we are and what we want out of life. Or sometimes simply to relax. That's not selfish, it's needed. You told that wonderfully. Very well done Barbara.
I am retired from the Postal Service. I find I write poetry to help myself through difficult times and I have written many poems in response to the chronic pain I've been living with for 20 years. I .. more..