Thursday, January 18, 2024

Calm

 By Paige Pfister

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Today is a day that passes

with no wake up call to warn me

interactions brush off my tongue lightly

grin with a glance 

kindly 

easily greeting each face i pass

today is a day where my room is clean

and i can stop and breathe 

it passes so quickly with ease 

Today is a day with no music 

I can listen to the birds and wind 

Today is a day with blank thought 

my mind effortlessly at peace 

and the day will creep beside me in my slumber

tip toeing to the night 

I won’t forget to say thanks

as it fades

the day was just a day

that had passed and gone

and there will be another one

but i’m thankful it lingered on 

 

 

About the Author


Paige Pfister, a student at ICC, began writing at a young age with story books and songs. When she’s not working at her bakery job, she’s either studying or writing poetry. She enjoys writing poetry that feels raw, real, and most of the time, simple. Whether it’s about love, or pain, the poem reflects her true emotions. Through writing she connects with herself and others who relate. She hopes to one day publish a poetry book. 

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