The mindfulness bell chimes

The mindfulness bell chimes
and movement stops to appreciate
what is here, now.
Notice, notice
what do you see,
hear, smell, touch, taste?
Where is the mind,
what story is it concocting?
Body on the chair,
ticking of the clock,
fly on the windowsill
a soft, warm breeze making
the flowers and leaves dance,
a stillness and quiet in the afternoon sun.

All in a moment
the mind stops chasing
and notices what is here, now.
All in a moment
the mind stops chasing
and appreciates the fullness of life
bursting out of every corner and crevice.
All in a moment
the mind stops chasing
and lets life be.

© 9 June 2013