Now is the time to recall what is sweet, what is good / in the face of darkening days / in the face of facts and exaggerations
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Now
is the time to recall what is sweet, what is good
in
the face of darkening days
in
the face of facts and exaggerations
in
the face of fear and fear mongering
that
is relentlessly in our face
We
need to pause, to tune out, to turn away
and
just breathe quietly
letting
peace sink in
at
least for a while
to
just take that moment to moment
moment
We
need to recall and call upon what is sweet, what is good
simple
pleasures that give us joy
like
a bed made with freshly laundered sheets
stirring
a fragrant soup simmering on the stove
watching
the bouncing prance of a happy dog
picking
up a cat that reaches up to be hugged
hearing
a good friend’s voice over the phone
feeling
the brisk spring wind softly slap your face alive
noticing
the first new buds are on a venerable old tree
catching
a glimpse of the golden glow of sunlight at those certain hours
receiving
the texted photo of the new baby born amidst chaos
looking
for all the world like Buddha
Focusing
on what is sweet, what is good
to
make you feel so alive, at this moment
Patricia Martin
Remember me, / When I am not with you. / I carried hope in my heart / As if it it were a seashell.
Read More Author's WebsiteRemember me,
When I am not with you.
I carried hope in my heart
As if it it were a seashell.
Never give up your pearl
Or throw them before swine.
You are a unique gift
To the world,
As was I.
Joan Noëldechen
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