Haiku On Looking After Ourselves

Six Haiku:“On Being Good to Your Self.”

 

Lists are false charge sheets,

conferring permanence on

sins of omission.

 

No!

 

Lists are promises

of rest, laughter, gifts, and time

we make for ourselves.

……………………………….

 

It isn’t a crime,

to be towards our own hearts,

gently generous.

 

So

 

Love your neighbour; yes,

but learn to love yourself too;

be your own heart’s friend.

……………………….

 

If caught beneath an

unexpected avalanche,

you can’t move mountains.

 

Thus

 

Being overwhelmed,

trust your friends; your personal

mountain rescue team.

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This is the kind of photo I like to take when I have time to look after myself