Remembering to Be Grateful
When it’s painful to walk
and my spirits lag
I turn to house finches
dancing in the bath
fussing at the feeder
flittering
free of worry
lucky, lucky birds
remember that I, too
am graced
home, loving husband
tomatoes in full flush
begging to be picked
and thank heavens
birds don’t eat
tomatoes!
Didi, watching the birds dance and seeing the tomatoes in full flush is the best kind of medicine when the body feels heavy. There is so much quiet grace in this morning scene. Your Choti Bhai