The First Meditation

The First Meditation

A Poem by Colleen

Quiet room,

Comfy chair,

Incense clouds

Fill the air.

Breathe in, one

Breathe out, one

Breathe in, two

Breathe out, two

Sudden crash,

Paws on the floor,

Cats are scratching

at the door.

Breathe in, one

Breathe out, one

Breathe in, two

Breathe out, two

Mosquito’s buzzing

Fills my brain,

Back starts aching,

Legs feel pain.

Breathe in, one

Breathe out, one

Breathe in, two

Breathe out, two

Did I finally get it?

My mind’s at ease.

Hands rest limply

Upon my knees.

Breathe in, one

Breathe out, one…

Finally waken,

Eyes are weepy,

Brain so fuzzy,

Still so sleepy.

 

Hours spent

In silent slumber.

 

Stretch…

 

Breathe in, one

Breathe out, one

Breathe in, two

Breathe out, two

© 2010 Colleen


My Review

Would you like to review this Poem?
Login | Register




Reviews

This is a cute little diddly about what it takes to meditate and the interference which life insists on interjecting, especially when we are trying to shut it out. Sounds to me like your first meditation was successful in spite of the interruptions.
The structure is very smart and I love the way you split your reality. This echos our efforts to be and to not be all at once and is an instructional device. Very nicely done.

Posted 13 Years Ago


The writing format was very cute for this! Not only that, but I love meditation. I used to do it a lot when I practiced martial arts- very well written. You described the feeling of meditating to the "T" :)

Posted 13 Years Ago


This write is a very original idea. I like how the write was organized.

Posted 13 Years Ago



Share This
Email
Facebook
Twitter
Request Read Request
Add to Library My Library
Subscribe Subscribe


Stats

222 Views
3 Reviews
Rating
Added on July 13, 2010
Last Updated on July 13, 2010

Author

Colleen
Colleen

Virginiatown, Ontario, Canada



About
It's just me...searching for my place in the world. I am: Mother of 3 Buddhist Politically Apathetic Optimist Honest Analytical Minimalist I am not: Judgmental Narcissistic Greedy Alw.. more..

Writing
Why Buddha? Why Buddha?

A Poem by Colleen


Old Friend Old Friend

A Poem by Colleen



Related Writing

People who liked this story also liked..