This moment while the frogs sing
And the magpie sleepily warbles
This moment
As I drink bitter coffee in the time before the sun
This moment is full of grace and beauty and I am grateful
We have no idea what is coming towards us on the path
It could be bad news
It could be illness
Disease
Death
Of course miracles and joy all await us too
So many moments I have taken for granted
Times I shared with special people that I will never see again
Talk to again
Instead sometimes I have conversations in my head where I whisper “I wish I had said”
Right now I am peaceful and happy
I rest in it knowing
this moment is all there is
And it becomes inflated, huge and quiet with my gratitude
But it will end
As they all do
And it will flow into the next moment – and the next
But I was here for this one
And hopefully
I’ll be here for them
*Whatever this day brings, and it will probably bring ups and downs in equal supply, I hope you realise, as I try to, it is such a blessing to be alive.
It truly is a blessing to be alive. Really enjoyed the poem and have a wonderful day.
You too Pooja.
I like that line, I was here for this one; and your poem reminds me how important it is to show gratitude when grace does come our way: lightly written but a poem with heft !
Thanks for the kind thoughts John. These days pass so quickly it is easy to take them for granted and yet we are only given so many. Our time is finite. I was reminded of this when I heard news last night that a dear friend has cancer. I try and recall at least a few times during the day that time is passing and it is precious.
yes, I’m seeing my oncologist Wednesday to let me know the latest prognosis based on my blood test yesterday —
All the best for that John, I’ll be thinking of you.
A very heartfelt and heartwarming post, Katee ❤️
It really is ❤️