Yesterday I Took a Moment to Just Be

Yesterday I Took a Moment to Just Be

Yesterday I took a moment outside the cafe 

And watched people walking by 

You would think upon seeing me 

Tea in hand 

I was at peace 

And you are right 

But I also find joy in taking moments to just be 

Watching the world go round 

People walking dogs 

Children playing jump rope and hopscotch 

Teens giggling over hot gossip 

Parents connecting on park benches as their kids play 

A runner pausing to catch a breath and stare at the sky 

College kids walking to class and moving their head to music only they can hear 

My friends making their way through the crowded sidewalk 

Seeing me and wanting to know everything 

Strangers crossing paths never knowing the one is right next to them 

Seagulls dipping in the wind because it’s going to rain tomorrow 

Cherry trees blooming and linden almost ready for picking 

A chubby squirrel struggling up a tree and a cat lurking in bushes 

I find joy in watching other people find their own joy. 

allstar

OH

14 years old

Amelia_v

VT

18 years old

The Voice

May 2025

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