Yesterday I took a moment to just be

Yesterday I took a moment outside the cafe

And watched people walking by

You would think upon seeing me

Tea in hand

I was at peace

And you are right

But I also find joy in taking moments to just be

Watching the world go round

People walking dogs

Children playing jump rope and hopscotch

Teens giggling over hot gossip

Parents connecting on park benches as their kids play

A runner pausing to catch a breath and stare at the sky

College kids walking to class and moving their head to music only they can hear

My friends making their way through the crowded sidewalk

Seeing me and wanting to know everything

Strangers crossing paths never knowing the one is right next to them

Seagulls dipping in the wind because it’s going to rain tomorrow

Cherry trees blooming and linden almost ready for picking

A chubby squirrel struggling up a tree and a cat lurking in bushes 

I find joy in watching other people find their own joy.