Carol A. Hand
The magic of the morning quickly fades
As reality intervenes
Ice to clear from sidewalks
Animals that need attention and care
Letters to write for former colleagues
Photo: Another Snowy Day – February 2014
Yet the glow of a beautiful story
Remembered as I opened my eyes
On this day of sunny promise
Will remain in my heart as a guide
Even though the tasks before me
Require only simple love and kindness
Not noble deeds to save the world
Perhaps it is the simple everyday things
That collectively build a foundation
Of a lifetime well-lived
Dedicated to family, friends, and all of my blogging tribe – you all bring joy into my life.
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Lovely, Carol. The last stanza is profound and full of truth 🙂
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Thank you for your lovely comments, Diana, and for the inspiring magical worlds you breathe into being 🙂
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Perhaps it is the simple everyday things
That collectively build a foundation
Of a lifetime well-lived
~ A profound truth expressed in a few words. Beautiful 🙂
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Thank you so much for your consistently kind comments, Rosaliene. ❤
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Yes, yes, yes! Wise and profound. And know that you also bring much joy and inspiration to all of us to whom you’ve dedicated this. 🙂 Have a lovely day!
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Thank you for the kindness that brought a smile to my face, Hildegard. 🙂
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As you do to ours, Carol. I’m so glad to be a part of your “tribe.” Love and hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Dear Natalie, thank you ❤
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You’re welcome! 🌹❤️
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