The Box With the Ribbon

Timely life advice from my past self, circa 2013

The Box of Curiosity, of deeper meaning

Sits with a red ribbon loosely tied;

The mind tugs

At the ribbon’s frayed end.

The ribbon slides open

With a purpose,

As if to suggest

The Power that sits inside.

My thoughts sink deeper

Like roots reaching, stretching

Deeper into the soil of Curiosity,

Searching for the deeper meaning to cling to.

Suddenly I am grounded

And held in place

As deep thoughts awaken,

Shaking off shadows.

It is lighter, crisper

As my eyes take on

A more appreciative lens;

The world is greater, smaller.

Life passes,

But here I sit

Enjoying each glimpse of life

With a new fascinating theme.

Life is beautifully complex

And wonderfully simple,

A paradox to ponder,

Pieces of a puzzle that may never quite fit.

Some pieces are missing,

Some may never be found;

Curiosity is telling.

Tug the ribbon.

Emily Brown
Freelance writer + editor at EVR Creative. Creates change with words because EVRy word matters. Passionate about social entrepreneurship, public health, and connecting people through words to spark social good. Instagram: @evr_creative, @evr_healthy