Demonstration: Mind Wander

Spider crawls unsteadily,
Slipping and sliding across the wall,
Front legs extended like climbing poles,
Tentatively probing each step,
Falling but getting caught by its silken safety line,

And as I watch the tiny arachnid’s struggle,
I can’t think what’s its aim
And pause to ponder, ‘what keeps it going
In the absence of fame or blame?’

Presently, the spider disappears
Inside the crack between door frame and wall,
Perhaps to sleep ‘til spring comes to call;
But, I press on, resuming my work,

Striving late into the night
Before I take a break,
As many concerns keep me awake,
A myriad of decisions await,

But certainly nothing as serious
As the spider’s choices
About safe spaces to rest
Or suspend and set its insect net;

And so, breathing in a fresh breath
And exhaling deeply,
I don’t feel sleepy
But full of energy,

The agitation seethes,
Accompanied by muscle tension;
I try to release,
Tell the body to relax,

Let go into tingling, burning and churning,
Experiencing completely the restless sea,
Then take a deep breath
And return to my tasks.