Wonder and Dread
Wonder in the midst
of ten trillion things
turned upside down
is tougher these days—
I can fall straight
into brooding
When I pay close attention
it seems everyone suffers
Yet I see small blazes
of kindness—fan these
offer a hug
wave a car into my lane
hold my tongue
I dive back inside
rest in the big field of knowing
attend to my dread
It won’t actually eat me
Who notices?
Can I bring wonder to that?
Here's to "small blazes of kindness!" Wonder-full.
I completely understand and subscribe to your belief in small wonders....or good deeds. In fact, I plan a lot of my good deeds like holding doors open at Walmart or wherever I'm going, giving drivers the right of way, and pre-planning compliments for my friends at the gym each morning. Kind of guaranties a good start.