Finding Moments of Joy during Challenging Times

Carol A. Hand

I awake with thoughts of my grandson and an ache in my heart
to the sound of chainsaws buzzing, felling a neighbor’s trees
still I arise and find strength to play my part

Although sunny, it’s one of the heavier days
I breathe and listen deeply and hear my parakeets’ song
then I remember I can still sow kindness and love in many little ways

I can celebrate another Earth Day
by letting my grandson know I love him
and by repurposing salvage and old landfill in a healthier way

Washing boards salvaged from an old fence

Digging up buried asphalt and concrete that stifles growth

Removing old buckthorn tree stumps

Repurposing old materials to build retaining walls to prevent erosion

And building a movable stand for a grow light

Planting organic seeds

And celebrating the wonder of life in the first kale plant to emerge

 

Even in times of sadness it’s a moment by moment choice
to live in hopeless despair
or give love and new life a voice

***

Copyright Notice: © Carol A. Hand and carolahand, 2013-2016. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Carol A. Hand and carolahand with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.