A cold Tuesday morning
I sit in wonder, looking for
Stability in the weather, but
Conclude that it is not to be.
The sunshine that we want
Is off the map. All the leaves
Have fallen to the ground.
Light passes through the bare
Limbs highlighting the color
Left on the forest floor. Beauty
Can be found, if you look for
It. The dampness and the chill
In the air can be depressing
And I am trying to stay away from
That fixation. This is the season
Of thanks and we have much to be
Thankful for even amid the problems
In the world. I am thankful for all
The good people looking out for
Others who are literally helpless.
They are receiving food and water,
Given shelter, even on a temporary basis,
Until all is closer to well. It may be
A while, but we are hopeful that it
Will be soon when the world wakes up.
In the meantime, let us give thanks for
All the good being done.
Stanski on November 21, 2023, ^
Steve Haarman 