Waking up in the morning next to a device which holds the world within.
Opening the bright screen to unpack the 20 unread messages
But today was different.
You chose to leave your distractions on the bed and proceeded
to open the curtains.
The soft gold light shining in through your window.
Without complaints or frustration, it shows up to lighten your room every single day.
You turn one knob, and fresh water rushes out.
How fortunate is it to be able to have access to fresh water
Downstairs, you chose a pair of shoes from the several pairs you have available.
As you walk onto the bus, you glance at the bus driver
Today was different.
Most days, you walk into the bus looking only at an empty seat, but today you realize what surrounds you.
Instead of plugging in your AirPods, you take a minute to hear the hustled noises coming from all directions.
You hear the blurred chatter of the people behind you.
The engine sounds of multiple cars all waiting for one light to change colour.
Busy.
The perfect word to describe a Monday morning.
As you enter through the school doors, you make eye contact with several familiar faces.
Today was different.
You chose to put on your best contagious smile, not only for your friends, but for every other student who has yet to experience the subtle details in the world.
While you walk through the same old hallways, today you feel disparate.
As if someone else is walking, and you are observing from a bird’s eye view.
Your ears catch the shuffling sounds of backpacks and the clicking lockers.
As you open your own locker your eyes move to the magnetic mirror hanging on the door.
Your eyes stare into you.
Your ears blur the sounds from around.
Today, you have unfolded the niceties of your life.
No complaints.
No expectations.
Only gratitude.
Author’s Note:
The evocative poem reflects the life of a student going to school on a regular Monday morning. My intention in crafting this poem is to show appreciation for the simplicity and details in our everyday lives. Oftentimes, we get so busy in the world around us that we forget to show gratitude towards the ethereal yet impactful elements that surround us. Hope you enjoyed it 🙂