I thought my summer hadn’t fallen into any sort of rhythm yet. Then, I realized that it’s actually been an unexpected rhythm, mostly consisting of a sedentary pattern of sleeping, eating and drinking, reading, napping. Rinse. Repeat. Other than the reading, I’m apparently emulating a newborn!
As the days of July are now more than half over, I’m considering how I want to shape the rest of my summer. Adding a bit more writing and creating to my days is high on the list. I haven’t participated in Poetry Friday in quite some time, and have really missed the community. Today, I’m chiming in with a late-to-the-party nonet.
Visiting my in-laws in Nashville
wondering where the years have gone
days spiced with laughter and tears
time passes so quickly
inevitably
departure looms
cherish each
fleeting
now
©Molly Hogan
This week the marvelous Jan Annino is hosting the Poetry Friday Round Up at her blog, Bookseedstudio.
Nix the comfort zone 
Cherishing the now is such a powerful reminder that this is what we have. I like your restful summer patterns. There is a lot to be said for the peaceful day to day living of life in the simple pages.
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I’ve definitely been in the “simple pages”–at least physically, if not mentally and emotionally. I’m really trying to lean in to each moment and cherish the now.
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I think, even though you didn’t ask, that your body is exhausted from the school year and needs a reset. I haven’t found a rhythm either. I’m grateful I don’t have to start back the first week of August. Cherishing now is how we should live. Sometimes now is just keeping the body alive, eating drinking sleeping.
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You are going to be creating a whole new rhythm, and I’m excited to be along for the ride.
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That’s the perfect form for the passing of cherished time. And like Margaret was saying, so perfect also that you landed on NOW.
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These days, I’m really trying to focus on the NOW!
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Molly, cherishing the now is a beautiful thought. I shall remember that as a way to soothe the sorrow that came my way.
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I hope that your sorrow is soothed, Carol. Sending warm thoughts your way.
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Thank you for your thought, Molly.
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A Nonet notifying us to appreciate the ‘now’ moments. Thanks, Molly. The simple pleasure of the present holds so much potential.
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I need to frequently remind myself to “stay tuned!” But to the present, not the next episode…
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Molly: Glad you have these in-laws to enjoy. I hope your visit and rest will bring rejuvenation and a little extra time to write. Best to you!
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Thanks, Karen! I’m definitely enjoying the slower pace of summer days 🙂
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Sometimes our bodies just tell us what they need. I’m so glad you’ve gotten some rest.
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I love the nonet form for this poem, as if it’s illustrating the way time can seem to dwindle and yet settle in on the most important thing: Now.
And I love “days spiced with laughter and tears.”
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