sabbath
a poem that’s not an assignment
I can write anything I want
so can you
a kind of sabbath day, I guess
I do enjoy, regardless of formality, a day of
rest and easier reflection
I like this time when expectations are few
though that’s foolishness, because there’s always
much to do
but sabbath, personal or by tradition, gives us
a rest, a chance to think new things
to take life section by section
look at each, put it down after enjoying the texture
of each piece of living and the affects
of prior choice
and give new voice
to decide anew
after rest is due
our way
today
clcouch123 
October 18, 2015 at 10:27 pm
I like your poem. It is good to have a day to rest but I don’t know how much people rest on Sunday anymore. Sometimes there is so much work to be done, it’s difficult to rest. I notice you are Lutheran by the way. I remark because I am Lutheran too from Edmonton, AB, Canada. I’m not sure if it’s the same synod. I don’t often see other Lutherans on here — it’s good to see.
October 19, 2015 at 1:55 pm
I suppose a sabbath could be on another day or at any time we might stop, rest, and reflect on life. In my area, there’s competition between church service attendance and morning children’s sports practice. So, I agree, I think Sabbath (capital S) is not practiced nearly so much. I’m happy you appreciate the Lutheran connection. Now I’ll enjoy it, too. Thanks for your comments!