Today’s poem was inspired by my other half, Android, on our journey back from the mountains. He told me he thought it would be a good idea to write about prising ourselves away from our devices and taking the time to look outside and so I did! Happy New Year!

Look Up

Look up and put your iPhone down

Look up, inhale the roses

When you take time to look around

More joy your life exposes

Look up and watch the clouds that scud

with ease across the skyway

Take note of all the shoots and buds

Set foot upon the byways

Look up, look ‘round, look out to sea

Inhale the scene before you

Be present to this moment’s glee

Pure energy implores you

Allow your senses, hear the sounds

Distractions are but showbiz

Look up and put your iPhone down

Look up, inhale the roses