“Live in the moment,”
Maria said to me.
In my head I knew what she meant,
but not in my heart.
I had my list to check off-
Jobs to do,
Plans to be made,
Life to be organized.
Then a hiccup, a diagnosis,
an interruption in my plans.
Music sounds sweeter to me now
I listen to the subtle harmonies.
It is more than background.
Hot chocolate gives more pleasure.
The fall leaves take my breath away.
I am more awake,
more alive,
Alive in this moment.
