Amidst all the chaos

 

Amidst all the chaos, the bustle and noise,

I am learning to stop and pause.

To occasionally step off the merry-go-round and miss a ride,

It’s OK; I don’t mind.

Because I’m learning life isn’t a race,

There are no prizes for first place.

I’m learning to recognise the tigers behind the trees,

They are not out there but within me.

So I will take this with me on my journey – I have made a start,

I’ll walk on with courage and peace in my heart.

 

Ros Emmerick

2012