Too Long Away
I have been too long away
from writing my poetry
from a visit with my family
from the joy of my music
from quiet walks in the woods.
I have been too long away
with no one to blame but myself
distracted by too many pointless things
worrying too much about things I can’t change
forgetting to just be here
I have been too long away
and it’s time to decide
what I really want
before I find myself
too long away from life itself.