Interludes

A thought on the treasures of being silent and still

Silence. Sweet stillness.
Interludes in noise and motion.
Moments to choose whether
to speak or to listen.
Chances to hold fast
instead of forging ahead.
Contemplation. Reflection.
Awareness. Connection.
An opportunity to pick
the wiser, more hopeful path.
Invisible hands turn us…
Barely audible whispers guide us…
as the moments we encounter unfold.