Introspection

Introspection is a form of meditation.
Both require time 
as well as an inward focus;

most of all the ability to listen
to yourself 
and whatever you’re thinking

without distraction:
what you do 
when you’re writing a poem.

It’s a simple action, indeed, no action at all:
what you do is wait 
for whatever it is that will come:

a poem, a conviction, a reminder:
what you failed to do; 

or did that requires correction.

It is not your call
since it comes not of your volition;
it’s a gift, a presence: 

a prescience whether old or brand new

that comes from somewhere inside or out 
or for all you know 
is muse or psyche or God.

It doesn’t matter, 
so long as you know it’s available
beyond your will

and so may be only received 
as a gift
by those who are willing to listen
and also heed,

being, as they are, in need.