poem: what I slow down for

POEM WRITTEN BY: KAI SIEDENBURG

WHAT I SLOW DOWN FOR

I slow down for the flowers
I slow down for the trees

I slow down to notice
the birds and the bees.

I slow down for beauty
I slow down for grace.

I slow down for
the kiss of sun
on my face.

I slow down to meditate
I slow down to pray

I slow down at the beginning
and end of the day.

I slow down for my body.
my nerves, and my heart.

I slow down for music.
I slow down for art.

I slow down when it matters
I slow down when I care

I slow down for clean water
fertile soil, and fresh air.

I slow down to notice
I slow down to feel

I slow down to relax,
replenish and heal.

I slow down to listen
I slow down to see

I slow down to remember
I slow down just to be.