i walk in the warm breeze of orange sunset
the roots of the maple tree follow my trail
over the serene park and green fields
the long awaited summer is finally here
young children playing, carefree as the wind
teens ambling in groups, stretching new wings
June is a milestone, not just for school close,
but its also my dad and folk's anniversary month
and the start of our new life in this country,
7 years ago
crossroads, small and big, define us
and bring us to unexpected journeys and challenges
we sometimes don't fully understand
like seeing the half empty glass,
until we learn to trust and appreciate
how far we have come, not just physically
(like my 13 year daughter who is now as tall as me)
but also emotionally and spiritually
when we see the beauty in the everyday
when we carry with grace the simple tasks
when we take another step forward, then another
when we forgive and accept our limitations
today is a good day to celebrate
all the good things
Posted for: Theme Thursday: All the Good Things
and Poetry Jam: Celebrate
picture credit : here
nice...those three middle stanzas are the meat for me in this...personal, but open enough for all of us to relate too....very cool piece grace...
ReplyDeleteSounds like June is a memorable month for you, Grace....bringing many memories to the surface. Scary when one's daughter is as tall as you, isn't it? Especially knowing she will grow still taller. Each day is a good day to celebrate good things. Your poem is a good reminder.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautifully delivered message of positive goodness! Thank you, Grace. Plus you have mw curious where you're from originally? :)
ReplyDeleteLearning to trust and appreciate, that's the real trick, isn't it? A wonderful occasion to celebrate! Thanks for sharing this with Poetry Jam this week!
ReplyDeleteSo often we are so busy with being unhappy about what we don't have that we forget to be happy with the blessings we do have. You seem to always be so aware of counting yours. Yes, ever day we are alive, well and loved is a celebration.
ReplyDeleteYou've come a long way and accomplished so much in 7 years Grace.
This prose is lovely.
This is a tribute to life, and appreciation, a portrait well painted
ReplyDeleteHappy June Grace!;)
ReplyDeleteHappy June Grace!;)
ReplyDeleteGood things well thought about. Just the job!
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed! It is good to stop and think about our blessings. Lovely poem, Grace.
ReplyDeleteSo many blessings in life! I enjoyed reading this.
ReplyDeleteOh very lovely to read and think about.........and to take time to celebrate "all the good things". Beautiful work, kiddo!
ReplyDeleteSo much can behold in such a time, surely captured it. Nicely done!
ReplyDeletePerfectly showing your shades of life ~~
ReplyDeleteI really liked the line "crossroads, small and big define, us"-that's a great reminder to make the most of every moment on the journey.
ReplyDeleteDavid.
very nice, really like the last two quatrains
ReplyDeleteIt is a good day to celebrate. I can see why June is a special month of celebration for you. I love that you find celebrations in every day life. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo enjoying the positive tone of this piece.
ReplyDeleteThe last four lines stanza is too good....i loved reading this...
ReplyDeleteGrace this was all beautiful and the last two stanzas really summed it up perfectly. Great poem!
ReplyDeletecrossroads are defining moments in our lives
ReplyDeleteYour poem impacts in the very best way ... the second stanza is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteAlways so many small things to celebrate, I agree...
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