A Favorite Place

A FAVORITE PLACE

One Favorite Place

A favorite place, where I can spend some time.

Can you think of such a place?

Where the noise of the world will not interfere.

Do you have a quiet place?

A favorite place, without interference, where I can

do whatever I want, without incrimination.

Is there a place you can call your own?

A place where I can:

Close my eyes.

Hum a tune.

Remember a face.

Smile.

Read a book.

Imagine.

Write words.

Reminisce

Cherish the moment.

Pray.

Sip a drink.

Laugh.

If you have such a place, what do you do?

I remember a friend saying, "all you have

may be taken from you; all, but one thing,

the sanctity of your personhood." The 

specialness of who you are. The DNA of 

your soul.

This is not narcissism; this is a private thing.

No selfies allowed. Do you understand?

When I am in my favorite place, calm 

approaches and I escape all the craziness 

I have created, and I find a certain peace.

Have you experienced this?

I hope you have a favorite place, whether indoors or outdoors. A place you define as your space, where you can retreat and regather yourself in the solitude of your own thoughts.