The Orange At lunchtime I bought a huge orange The size of it made us all laugh. I peeled it and shared it with Robert and Dave— They got quarters and I had a half.
And that orange it made me so happy, As ordinary things often do Just lately. The shopping. A walk in the park This is peace and contentment. It’s new.The rest of the day was quite easy. I did all my jobs on my list And enjoyed them and had some time over. I love you. I’m glad I exist.
Wendy Cope.
When life feels like walking uphill in a downpour, taking joy in the little things is so hard. I know it's rough, but I am so proud of you for making it this far. "I love you. I'm glad I exist," is what I'm working towards.
What small thing are you working towards that will make you feel better?
Beautiful poem! Thank you for sharing! I'm working on simply establishing a personal structured routine. Part of what worsens my depression is feeling like my entire life is in free fall and I have no control of even the smallest things. So I'm trying to ease myself into a routine, just some small things that I'm to consider daily checkpoints. Minor accomplishments meant to remind me that I am in control of my own destiny.
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The Orange
At lunchtime I bought a huge orange
The size of it made us all laugh.
I peeled it and shared it with Robert and Dave—
They got quarters and I had a half.
And that orange it made me so happy,
As ordinary things often do
Just lately. The shopping. A walk in the park
This is peace and contentment. It’s new.The rest of the day was quite easy.
I did all my jobs on my list
And enjoyed them and had some time over.
I love you. I’m glad I exist.
Wendy Cope.
When life feels like walking uphill in a downpour, taking joy in the little things is so hard. I know it's rough, but I am so proud of you for making it this far. "I love you. I'm glad I exist," is what I'm working towards.
What small thing are you working towards that will make you feel better?
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