Looking out at the inland sea I blink
And then close my eyes against the
Brightness. I pray and thank God
For another miracle. He has given
To me a moment in time and I do
Not waste it, but think of those,
Coming to mind, who have impacted
My life in one way or another
There are many, many of whom have
Left us, but the view of the faces I am
Having in my mind is awesome. Have
I been an influence, giving examples
Of how to live to others? My mind
Races and the faces keep coming
A minute in a miracle is like an eternity
In the mind, but in real life, it is just
Sixty seconds and an hour’s worth of
Faces have been seen. Oh so easy
To impact others in a positive way
This teaches them and they will do
The same when given the chance
Happiness, glee, satisfaction from
The passing of thirst and hunger,
A pat on the back, taking time to
Teach or explain, running errands,
Transporting others when needed
Greeting and wishing well. All of
These things and many more that
We will never know have been a
Help to the many who have seen
And observed. Those unknown are
Probably the best. I open my eyes
The visions stop; my mind at rest
I hear the humming of the earth
The singing of the birds and the
Whispering of the leaves. All
Seems well, thinking another
Miracle. They are there without
Our looking. We have those moments
And just know someone is at work
Stanski
May 29, 2022, ^
Steve Haarman 