Empty minutes and feeling blue
I didn’t bring enough to do.
Cannot leave or take a break.Somehow I’ve got to stay awake.
Constrained by “rules” not of my choice
Confined to chair with silenced voiceWaiting for those who should appear
(Maybe in January of next year?)
Beyond these walls is air and space
Nature’s beauty to which I’d raceYet this desire restrained by will
My own commitment keeps me still.
This was quickly composed a couple of weeks ago while at an all-day training meeting where I had volunteered to give a presentation. Next time I will come better prepared for those 20 - 60 minute dead spots.
I love that you mention wanting to be out in nature and yearning to be doing what makes you feel more whole. I guess we all have to make that compromise: work hard inside to play hard outdoors. It's especially tough when the sun's out in Washington!
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