The squirrels and birds were

happily dining until

the rain rudely interrupted.

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Slowly rising mist

reveals two enamored geese

returning from their honeymoon.

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In this web we weave,

however small,

we make our home –

anxious or restful,

large or small.

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Bunny in the grass.

Dog on the road.

Dog in the grass

Bunny takes off.

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Sunshine and birdsong 

invite me to pause and greet them

with a soft and open heart,

grateful for this moment

and so many others.

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You can’t mow us down,

lawnmowers, we buttercups

and dandelions

will forever bring a touch

of wildness to your tidy lawn.

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As I grow older

I increasingly cherish

a slower pace which  

allows me to savor moments

 of unexpected wonder and grace

like the time that male cardinal

picked up a seed and delicately fed his mate.

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Laughter loosens knots

we didn’t even know we had.

A smile lifts much more

than facial muscles.

Laughter and smiles

connect us to each other.

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