Concentrated Step

I walked up to the pharmacy today

I usually take a bus to get uphill

And walk back down carrying my pill

But I walked today I walked it all the way

As I set out I remembered that old man

Who told me to go easy on the Reek

Take your time the world comes to the meek

I decided then to implement a plan

I usually stride out with keen intent

Determined to achieve my goal tout suite

But often that results in mere defeat

Another way came now as heaven sent

Walk slow and stay out longer so I said

This way your body gets good exercise

Go steady and you’ll see to your surprise

That the problem all along lay in your head

And walking home there came a revelation

Don’t look too far ahead it will depress

I can’t do that you’d like now to confess

Bring back your eyes to this your present station

And so I wandered home full of this talk

Another lesson learned any easy way

Don’t look long distance enough has every day

Write if you like but make sure you take a walk

Brian Fahy

20 April 2021