when we walked through the rose garden

and you noticed the droplets of dew

on petals of cream that had

seen better days, this is the moment

that I knew—-

you would be okay

~~~~

because a person that can see the beauty

in moments like these has the skills

they need to gather the light

one ray at a time

and to broaden the cracks

to let more sunshine in

~~~~

be a seeker of the light,

grow this habit

hold it tight

look for the small

and insignificant things

that are beauty at its core

~~~~

and you will always

have the perspective

you need to take your eyes

off of your own despair

on those awful and terrible days

that come as a part of life

and to notice something beautiful

in the world around once again

~~~~

and then to remember that you, yes you,

are also a part of this

~~~~

—-if you need it to be, this is your one job today: look for something, anything beautiful

©Heather Pound 2022