Time Alone

by Dr. Seena Axel, Delray Beach, FL

Some time alone

to hear my thoughts,

to feel my emotions,

to reconnect with my own rhythm,

to embrace my own being.

An elixir to the soul.

The absence of worry about another.

The fear removed of care-taking

someone else's health and well-being.

The thinking of other first and foremost,

gone for a few short days and nights,

balm to a weary heart and body.

Time to feel the pain of loss, 

as well as the pleasures of life.

Grief revealed and gratitude profound.

Tears flow from twin rivers merging into one.

I welcome myself home

in time alone.