Attention

I am paying attention to the moments
in which I feel unsafe and uncomfortable
for not being paid attention.

I am releasing my attention on this me,
who is the receiver or non-receiver of attention,
to become a giver of it, aware
that all other moments can be
as safe and comforting as the moments
in which I am being paid attention.

I am simply paying attention.

(Tune in the background: If I Had You performed by Tommy Emmanuel & Joscho Stephan)