ESCAPE

So fragile the human mind
so great the pressures that abound
of necessity then it is found
that when our own limitations
exceed the saturation point
the mind seeks relief
through escape and,
if that cannot be found
dire consequences both
physical and emotional
may be the unfortunate result.

Take time out as necessity
perhaps at the end of the day
reflect upon peace, tranquility
think about the state of your mind
slow down the rapid, congested
schedule of your day by pausing
every now and then to think of
more pleasant thoughts
of how you might like to spend
some leisure hours or if
possible even a weekend away.

Feel not that these idle minutes
throughout the day will cause
loss of effort or productive delay
far from it, they will enhance your
spirit, refresh your mind
provide a more positive outlook
boost logic, initiative and your
overall determination
in a very satisfactory way.

Herbert Holzbauer
© December 2001

Midi: "Sono Speed"