It smacks me, sometimes,
how connected we are—
though we draw boundaries,
build walls, fight wars,
call names, and kill. All it takes
is a photo of earth from space
and I’m stunned again,
how much we are in this together.
And though we’d rather not know it,
every choice we make
affects everyone, everything else.
Perhaps this is why I weep
when the woman I’ve barely met
embroiders me a sweater
with a word she knows I’ll love
and then brings it to my home.
Because it’s proof of kindness,
a confirmation that beauty
not only exists, it will lead us to each other.
How easily two strangers
might become friends.
It can happen anywhere
on this small blue and green planet—
anywhere two people co-exist,
the invitation to be generous,
thoughtful, to think of new ways
to be good to each other.
Each kindness a bridge that spans
the world’s flaws. Each moment,
another chance to build another bridge.
Yes, so much YES to this, Rosemerry
thanks for the so much yes, Neesa … I am feeling it so profoundly.
thank you for the so much yes, dear Neesa! Love to you
Yes!
yes, friend. wishing you bowl fulls of raspberries.
You voice the words floating in my brain. I’m so grateful to have found you via gratefulness.org
thank you, Dawn. I am grateful to Gratefulness.org for joining us!
This poem hums in my heart! Thank-you.
thank you, friend
Amen! Let’s be kind, warm, friendly, caring and giving bridge builders, helping to create a better world for all of us.
amen … yes, that’s exactly the vision.