“There’s your shot right there, he says, where’s your camera!?! “
like it is somehow always
attached
the current point of focus
this little
red
bug
although my first shot, when I grab it
is a ladybug
who has caught my eye
so brilliantly vibrant in the morning shine
of sun in the garden
at this we begin
to wander (to my thinking, like gentleman and lady
on the grounds of a very grand estate)
looking closely at
the
nature
of things
yet, what is really just us and the dog
spending a few minutes together
(to his thinking, listening to me chatter, while momentarily
making his wife happy)
another gloriously hot day, where at work, in a greenhouse
I would be sweltering
but at home I luxuriate in the languid ease
of a day off, to sit and
read
exactly what these kinds of days
are made for
perfectly suited to a soft seat, a cool drink
and when needed, a little bit
of shade
when the shine causes one to squint, and the heat
starts to make lids
droop
instead of a nap
I get up from my chair, refill the bird baths
do a little sorting in the beds
feed the fish
walk again just quietly looking at things
this
my sanctuary
it is here always, that I am filled with such gracious
gratitude
the very best fortunes of life
to be loved,
to
Be
love
to appreciate simple, unhurried things
to watch clouds, and birds
to pet the dog
to think gratefully of those lovely souls
who touch my life kindly, make me smile
for days
to willingly hold even just a small bit of the worlds pain
with compassion, with grace
to breathe deep
and
free
to recognize love in all its forms
and to offer it
kindly, when I can
many, many things can change a day
but if today you take a minute
to spot
just one small red bug
(or whatever it may be for you)
and pause, just here…
breathe deep
notice
connection to life
and
to love
to gratitude and to
peace
then,
there you go now
you haven’t missed a thing ♥
