by Vicki Lachelt

Created on: May 03, 2009

Morning Meditation

My soothing, morning shower
is more cleansing than you know.
I use the time to meditate
when I am feeling low.

I assess the morning's aches and pains.
I cheer when some are gone.

But new ones seem to come instead
I feel somewhat forlorn.

I think of family members.
I thank God that I am here.
I wish for all, good health and luck,
to know I hold them dear.

I plan my healthy breakfast.
I think of the day ahead.
My mood has changed dramatically
since I have left my bed.

The warm cascading water,
has removed all gnawing pain.
I'm relaxed and feel I'm ready

to face another day again.

I must be careful that my musings
do not go on too long.
If conservation is my goal
I'm handling it all wrong!

My theory is that my shower
provides therapy I need.
It's cheaper in the long run
and relatively free.

So when you want to meditate,
in a shower, or on a bike,
Dismiss the things that bother you.
Focus on what you like!

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