He was middle-aged,
with a shock of honey-blond hair,
dressed in a suit and tie.
Crossing the street in front of me,
he stood on the far corner,
smoking a cigarette,
waiting to cross again.
Raising the thin tube to his lips,
he took a drag, tilting his head
as if to follow that breath to the end.
Then he held it for a few seconds or more
and let it go.
“That’s how I want to live,” I thought.
Breathing deep,
holding on for a moment,
then letting go.
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I guess that's why it's so addictive never letting go of attachment…
oh yes, this
drawing the most from each moment
wonderful write
yes, what a way to live eh? i want to be that way…to take it in and let it mingle with me a bit and then the kicker…being willing to let it go once more….
I would love to breathe deeply too (but without the smoke) and just let go ~ Such a lovely lesson ~
I love this! Holding on to each moment. Perfect. Wonderful write.