Varieties

Today I went through some of the writings that have been shared during the morning meditation calls I participate in when I have a chance. I'll share another poem of mine here, and follow with others in the next few days. But I would like to recommend another poetry blog written by another participant in our meditations. The poet is Anna Grossnnickle Hines, who also writes books for children. You can find her blog at www.aghines.blogspot.com.

Now, here is my poem for the day.

Varieties

Stones under my feet

Infinite variety of color, coarseness, texture

Some so hard we cannot break them

Some so soft they crumble beneath our step

Flowers in our gardens

Blossoms of endless beauty, season, tenure

Bright gaudy elegance in autumn

Sweet-scented pastel peace in spring

Animals walking with us

So different from each other and from us

Only strong lenses let us see the smallest

Yet the strength and size of others makes us small

Our world is made of wonders beyond knowing -

Rocks and blooms and beasts each with their place

May we celebrate our own place here amongst them

And honor the wide varieties of man

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