I take ten silver spoons
and polish them carefully
Each is different
Some are quirky
I place them on the bench so I can see
how many I have left daily
according to the theory.
(Although I make my own theories on how I use spoons)
I use one for art
Which delivers me two
I use one for exercise and health
Which delivers me more
I give away five or six
quick sticks
to the people in my life
who truly love me.
I take one for myself
and tap it against my forehead
gently asking
What is it YOU want today?
And then it is set aside,
because there is a veritable run on spoons
right through until late afternoon.
Evening light turns apricot delight
I sit on my front steps
with my one remaining spoon
And I see him drive in
The evening star shining
I make a wish
Take a deep breath
And give away my one remaining spoon for the day
Because I know he has none left
is probably down in the negatives
Tomorrow
I’ll try harder again
We are only given so much time and energy per day.
There are some things and people that deliver more when we spend on them, for me that is art and inspiration, attention to health, sleep and what I eat. Caring for the people I love and who love me in return delivers me a steady return for spoons back into my cutlery drawer.
Yet still I pull it open, and there is white space sometimes, perhaps a few crumbs and a bit of dust, but no spoons. I’m all out, and it seems to happen more often these days.
The spoon theory I have alluded to here, was first described by writer Christine Miserandino in her book of the same name, The Spoon Theory.
Thought for the day? Look after your energy!
And a picture of Bodhi – because if there is one thing dogs know how to do, it is to look after their energy, so they have more to give away.
