Poems and Insights of a Thoughtful Life 

Original poems, reflective thoughts and cultural commentary–posted weekly

WHOA! HALT!!

I need a time out!

My energy’s spent

And there’s no doubt!

 I’m tired and burned out—

My brain is FRIED!!!

I need to recover,

Assess and decide!

Games often grant

A time to assess.

Perhaps review rules

Injuries or stress.

In everyday life,

When do we know?

When we’re in trouble

Is that how it goes???

There’s a time and a place

To take a step back.

Break our routine—

That’s NOT being slack!

 Our body  KNOWS

When it needs a break.

Access priorities

For your health’s sake!

God knows and cares–.

He’ll help you through.

A wilderness break

Does wonders for you!

Access priorities—

Jesus took time.–.

A wilderness break—

With God, the Devine!

So, my friend,

We all must access–

Do we just need a break???

Or a change from within?

Martha Nored

November 18, 2025

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