COLD AND GRAY

The day is cold and windy; waves

are splattering on the shore;

rain is falling in spurts, and

leaves of all colors are falling

[from the trees.  Still, there is beauty. 

Nature is constant; there is always beauty. 

We have to look for it at times

but mostly it is there in front of our eyes. 

All we have to do is open them and

we will be awed by how

the creator works.  From the stars in

the night sky to the sun shining

strobe-like light from the lake,

here is beauty.  It becomes incumbent

on us to try to imitate nature and

provide beauty for others. 

There are many in need and even

the smallest effort on our part could

have a major impact on them. 

So little effort on our part brings

major rewards for those with

no expectations.  We could walk by

and still feel good, but taking time

to help out is beyond measure

the thing to do.  We do not know

how long our efforts will be available

to us because we do not know how

the creator works.  It is not ours to know

so our behavior should always be to

love, honor and respect others. 

If we do this we will be part of

an angelic army, willing to sacrifice

to help others.  Our reward will be substantial,

not only now, but forevermore. 

The rain falls; the leaves drop;

the wind blows, and the lake stirs. 

These things will continue long after

we are gone as will our opportunity

to do good things.  There is no excuse

for waiting if we are to follow Him. 

Act now and try to imitate His love.

Stanski

October 26, 2022, ^