The reflection of light coming from the
Sun’s action on the clouds is striking as
It hits the waves in a rhythmic way.
It is damp and cold and a light coat
Of snow flurries is on the evergreen trees
We are in wonder on how much we know
And then how little we know. Some islands
Came from volcanos which finally rose above
The surface of the ocean. High rise hotels
Now exist where there was once just water
We have many answers, but seem to ask
The wrong questions. There is always
Beauty and wonder if we are willing to look
There is also happiness and joy, even the quiet
Joy we find for making it through another day
We are a blessed people and have a lot to
Answer for if we misuse our gifts. We cannot
Ignore needs just as we must accept rain in
The spring. Our tendencies are to keep
Prodding on without looking back. Sometimes
Our mark is admirable while other times can
Bring shame because we acted without thinking
We should mature as we grow but at times get
Stuck in an unpleasant rut. It may not be easy
To climb out of because of pride but sooner or
Later we come to our senses and abide. Then
We are pleasant to be around and add something
To the arena of life. No one is perfect. We all
Have faults and should look at our own first.
Hopefully we will see the reflection of goodness
There will not always be sunshine, but the waves
Will keep rolling in. we hope what we see then
Will make us proud of our caring and love of others.
Stanski
December 11, 2022, ^
Steve Haarman 