Today I saw the fields Beyond the railroad tracks On the Tannery road Sun lightened them and In the background I saw Trees and hills that looked Like mountains. The context Was the making of a prayer One I wanted to say I am sure there were angels And the angels surely prayed Joy can be elevational My joy does not, cannot Depend on the sun, but In the knowing that I Am not alone. I have a Great trust in the Holy Spirit And in my fellow angels. I must step aside and Not interfere with them Their work is important My work has meaning And value. I am Short on time, must make Every moment count There is no excuse for failure Even if the sun fails to shine Life is a precious gift One to be thankful for And to be lived fully Steve Haarman aka Stanski November 3, 2021 ^