Just for Now

Reflections

Just for Now is a short poem about mental health that speaks directly to moments when the mind turns against itself. Dark thoughts appear suddenly—like water drawn from a poison well—rising from somewhere deep and difficult to control. The poem does not minimize this experience. It acknowledges how powerful and convincing these thoughts can be, and how, for a time, they conquer us.

But the essence of the poem is not the struggle—it is the response. Rather than offering a grand solution or a permanent cure, the poem introduces something both modest and hopeful: a remedy gentle as a raindrop. When we are overwhelmed, effort itself can feel exhausting. The poem suggests a different approach—one rooted in release rather than resistance. Open your hand, let it go.

The speaker anticipates our skepticism. It sounds too simple. We often believe that relief must come from effort, analysis, or solving the puzzle. Yet the poem invites us to step away from that impulse. Do it lightly. Turn the page. Let go—not forever, but for now.

The final stanza clarifies the poem’s quiet wisdom. It does not offer the world, or answers for all time. It offers something more realistic and more humane: peace for this moment. Sometimes the most meaningful relief comes not from fixing our lives, but from granting ourselves a brief, compassionate pause.

Affirmation

I do not need to solve everything right now. I allow myself peace in this moment. I am able to let go.

Please watch a short video for the poem "Just for Now."