Lovely Flower

LOVELY FLOWER

T’is the small things,

That measure up

That slowly, fill our cup

Seemingly small

Yet profoundly tall

These moments in time

That we slowly climb

As we grow

Add to what we know

Each step we take

On this road of life

Brings us knowledge

Through joy or strife

Each person

That enters

Our hearts embrace

Leaves upon our soul

An indelible trace

The joy felt

When closer we dwell

And draw deep

From each other’s well

Learning more

About life lived

And what it means

To another give

I give thanks

And my heart sings

To the joy

That the Creator brings

In the little surprises

That comes our way

As we live our lives

Day by day

The sun, trees and stars

The flower that gives us joy

With its last breath

Its life force bringing peace

As we inhale

Anything man-made

In comparison doth pale

-Shiidon, August 2012

I just finished a walk after a long and arduous week.  It seemed the confirmations came each and every day as the drama that is life unfolded.  In the end the week was one that had peace as its endgame.  The walk I took tonight enforced the inter-connectivity that I feel as I walk and talk to nature.

This picture is of jasmine leaves that fell one day this week in my kitchen window.  They give up of themselves and bring a joy in their life force that we inhale.  I hope it can be said of us that we each give up something of ourselves in the service of others.