Accomplishing small things
like breathing in-and-out
standing up from the couch
taking a pencil and notebook
walking into the garden
seeing the sun through the tree
and making a quick sketch
means changing position
to see the whole picture at hand
so look at your life
straighten your back
feel wind on your face
hear the blackbird sing
and taste satisfaction
on the tip of your tongue
Eelco van der Waals
6 August 2025
Aug 6, 2025
Aug 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM UTC
Accomplishing small things
like breathing in-and-out
standing up from the couch
taking a pencil and notebook
walking into the garden
seeing the sun through the tree
and making a quick sketch
means changing position
to see the whole picture at hand
so look at your life
straighten your back
feel wind on your face
hear the blackbird sing
and taste satisfaction
on the tip of your tongue
Eelco van der Waals
6 August 2025
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