The Slow and Simple
Julia FehrenbacherWith the so-much going on in the world,
it is the slow and simple
that are saving me. Soft scent of sunlight
tucked inside fresh mint, sprinkle of cinnamon
on warm buttered toast,
robin splashing herself clean and happy
in backyard birdbath.On this Sunday morning, I choose
to set down the chaos,
the cravings — to pluck poetry and plenty
from pain, to settle intothe soft hum of now
where wanting and worry
used to be.
This poem can be found in Julia Fehrenbacher’s book Staying in Love, published in 2021 by CCB Publishing. You can learn more about the poet, and read more of her work on her website, here.
May you find the soft hum of now . . . today.
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If you’re wondering what this “advent calendar” is all about, you can read my “intro” post here.
Thank you! Now I’m off to sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on my toast to help me settle even more into the soft hum of now.
Thank you so much! This is lovely!
Thank you so much. Your advent calendar is a wonderful gift to us, your blog friends. Thank you.
What a perfect poem.
“I choose to set down the chaos…” what a lovely reminder it can be a choice!
What a lovely invitation to find peace in our current surroundings.
The soft hum of now (where wanting and worry used to be). This is just so good!
The soft hum of now (where wanting and worry used to be). This is just SO GOOD!
What a beautiful poem. All of these advent posts are so thoughtful and touching. Like Mary, I love the line, “I choose to set down the chaos.” There is so much strife and chaos but just for a moment, I am fortunate to have that choice.
Works for me!
Yes to the slowing down, especially after this week!