Stay

Stay

The day falls away

Like leaves in November

While this mind settles

Into the rhythm of sitting

Breathing in, breathing out

Quiet attention

What is the state of 

My heart right now?

Knotting, clutching

Aching sadness

Bigger than the walls

That surround me

The life outside this room

Calling with the promise

Of numbing distraction

The life right here

Gently whispering

Stay…

c.sharshel

9/12/2015