facts

Things that are beautiful so long as they are not in my home or on my person:
• white bedding
• light-blue denim
• rings on fingers

Things I resist even though I love them:
• scalding, lavender-scented baths
• long novels
• mornings

Things I love in spite of their difficulty:
• poetry, generally
• kickboxing workouts
• choral music

Things I forget I love: 
• photography
• Beethoven symphonies
• long walks on cloudy days

Things I never regret:
• waking up early
• writing
• meditating