the loving pause

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sometimes i miss
the split second

that avoids the unkind word
being thought, or spoken

and my communication
gets troubled

if this happens
i try to remember
the loving pause

then i feel and say
something like this:

i really want to
work this out with you

i am unable to be
present right now

i love you

is it okay to take some time
to connect with myself

so that i can be
more present with you?

this is practicing peace
in thought and word