The Restless Mind
/Our mind is like a bird
with restless wings
ready to take flight
at the slightest distraction
Our senses keep feeding it
with messages received
pleasant or irritating
they all pull us away
from the now and here,
so our mind wanders endlessly
Yet we can call
our concentration back
and gently close the door
settle in stillness
and with yoga breathing
soft and steady
simply be aware
of our surroundings
without judgement
thus will our mindfulness
be renewed
By Shih-Fang Wang
From: United States