Walk Slowly by Danna Faulds

 WALK SLOWLY by Danna Faulds 

WALK SLOWING

It only takes a reminder to breathe, 
a moment to be still, and just like that, 

something in me settles, softens, 

makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice 

of judgment drops to a whisper and I 

remember again that life isn’t a relay 

race; that we will all cross the finish 

line; that waking up to life is what we 

were born for. As many times as I 

forget, catch myself charging forward 

without even knowing where I’m going, 

that many times I can make the choice 

to stop, to breathe, and be, and walk 

slowly into the mystery.