The Long and Short of It

The way to the eternal passes

through the doorway

of this very

moment. Just now

my eyes took in a tree blazing

with golden fire.

My heart followed

and for a time

I stood in all eternity

awash with thanks

for this tree whose

planet I share.

                                                                 JDG

2 comments on “The Long and Short of It

  1. Shell's avatar Shell says:

    Joan-this is really lovely. May I have your permission to display it in my house? I am thankful you started this blog. Such a fluid window into your heart. Thank you.

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