It’s hard for me to stay still
I don’t like quiet
I like to move
I like to do things
I like to be active
Even when I’m inactive, I’m listening to music or watching something
Stillness is stagnant
Stillness feels stuck
Stillness feels unproductive
Teaching is a crazy job that demands so much
So much time, so much effort, so much movement
I want to try to embrace the stillness and enjoy moments of calm
But as I sit here by the fireplace and watch snow fall
I can’t help but itch to move, to do, to create
I feel uncomfortable in the stillness
It reminds me I’m alone
It makes me anxious even afraid
I long to enjoy the calm
But the stillness makes me stiff
I don’t like quiet
I like to move
I like to do things
I like to be active
Even when I’m inactive, I’m listening to music or watching something
Stillness is stagnant
Stillness feels stuck
Stillness feels unproductive
Teaching is a crazy job that demands so much
So much time, so much effort, so much movement
I want to try to embrace the stillness and enjoy moments of calm
But as I sit here by the fireplace and watch snow fall
I can’t help but itch to move, to do, to create
I feel uncomfortable in the stillness
It reminds me I’m alone
It makes me anxious even afraid
I long to enjoy the calm
But the stillness makes me stiff
Your poem is so revealing and compelling. As a person who is completely comfortable in stillness, I still felt the itch to get up and get active on this snowy Sunday morning. Your poem's repetition really inspired me! I'm up and off the couch...
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading Liz! I'm glad I could inspire you. I'm still working on embracing clam and still moments while I have them as they are often few and far between during the school day.
DeleteI can totally relate. Stillness makes me feel uncomfortable. I try to embrace, but it is so hard!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading Jenna! I have a snow day today so I'm again challenging myself to appreciate the calm and restful day.
DeleteThe difference between activity and calm is explored well in your poem. I'm glad you chose to be a teacher because the job involves so much more activity than calm!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading Sally! I love teaching because everyday there is something new and I often feel challenged in a positive way.
DeleteThe repetition in this reflection in verse really works. I felt stuck with you and really wanted to move. Love the last line, too: "the stillness makes me stiff." Indeed.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading Amanda! I appreciate your feedback as well.
DeleteWow, Michelle! The juxtaposition of stillness and movement and then compared to your livelihood - teaching! Still just wow!
ReplyDelete"Teaching is a crazy job that demands so much
So much time, so much effort, so much movement
I want to try to embrace the stillness and enjoy moments of calm"
So many facets to teaching! <3
Thank you so much for reading Fran! I feel like many teachers can relate to feeling a little out of their element on days of calm.
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