intricate & beautiful

I will put forth effort
to soak in the small beauties of life.

I will stare at the maple leaves,
at the flowing water,
at the knots in wood piled for winter.
I will savour the scent of fresh flowers,
ripe fruit,
and steeping tea.

I hope to appreciate every small moment
of peace I find.

I will smile
when I stumble pleasantly upon
happiness.
alone or together.

I will seek gentleness,
keep myself safe,
and think soft, healing thoughts
of time, tomorrow and tenacity. ​

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