NATURE PROVOKING THOUGHTS

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 ^

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