Smell The Flowers

I’m not sure exactly how many I have

But I’m approaching 2000 poems written

Which should feel like a pretty big accomplishment

Especially since I recently learned

Emily Dickinson has about 1800 poems

Well, at least those we know of

So I’m rubbing shoulders with good company

Especially since she was a shut-in like me

But that’s beside the point

What am I even talking about?

I guess that’s kinda the point

I’m approaching this big landmark

And all I can think of is

“What’s the point?”

“Where do I go from here?”

“What have I really accomplished?”

It’s like it’s impossible for me to stop

And actually enjoy something in the moment

Being happy merely from now existing

Like I forgot how to take my time to

Smell the flowers

Leave a comment