Surroundings

 The golden stopwatch ticks away above.
A timer that trains my mind to focus.

The dusty fan in the corner stares toward the floor,
Soon to be used once the summer heat strikes.

Stuffed animals reside around the room silently,
Surrounded by the energetic kittens sprinting about.

The many trinkets that adorn the tops of shelves,
Shiny stones and colorful carvings peering down at me.

Were I not to look around,
These mindful thoughts would be left unfound.

[ "Surroundings" - Written 24 June 2022 ]