Poetry
1 min
Mindfulness
Deanna Stanley
I put my phone on "mindfulness" a week ago today.
Hoping to give myself a little peace and some serenity.
I turned off most of my notifications, I only left on a few.
My pastor and my kids are the only ones that can get through.
Few people rarely reach out to me, but usually when they do.
It's to see what I can do for them, and if I'm coming through.
God gave me the gift of giving, it's my favorite thing to do.
Sometimes I get caught up in it and I try to give myself to you.
Giving away every ounce of me, moving everything I had to do.
Replacing everything that I need, to be available for you.
I put my phone on "mindfulness" a week ago today.
Knowing that I'd miss some stuff as it came along the way.
Turning off my notifications was what I needed all along.
Sometimes I fear I'll give myself until everything is gone.
If you've tried to get through to me, within the past week.
Just know that I'm taking a break to recover mentally.
God is who I'm spending my time with away from all the chatter.
Sometimes you must do you for because to you, you have to matter.
I'll be back to help you through the hard times, or to talk your worries away.
I'll be back when I am stronger, I just need to take a little break.
Forgive me if this seems selfish or unkind to say.
God made me a giver and I'm giving to me today.
This story may contain adult themes. As with all library materials, caregivers are encouraged to evaluate suitability for their families.
We love sharing Short Stories
Select a Story Collection