Appreciation of the Small

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Appreciation of the Small

Drinking yesterday’s coffee, 
not throwing it out. 
Looking around at the four walls. 
They are still there…and I am still here. 

Time has lost all meaning. 
I had to look at a real calendar. 
I have begun to mark off the days,
with giant X’s. 
They seem somehow comforting, 
angry and alienating at times too. 

I am holding up. 
My family is well. 
No one is sick so far. 
But we have all been changed. 
Not in a small way. 
Dramatically. 

How many socks does any one person need?
How many shoes, at one time?
How many pens in the drawer?
Paper unwritten upon, 
but yet holding the promise of something, 
Yet to come…

Take from this, 
all of this…
Learn something you did not know before. 
Do life differently when next you are…
given the chance to;
say hi to a friend, 
hug a loved one, 
walk a dog without care.
Plant flowers in the sun, 
ride your motorcycle for fun…

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 4/9/2020 11:56:00 PM
Those who didn't find time to enjoy the life around, it is an opportunity.. A minute creature hd changed the lives of many..Wonderful thoughts Ann..
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Date: 4/9/2020 2:22:00 PM
Good questions - much to ponder as I clean out closets, drawers and cupboards! Thank you, Ann, for sharing this piece of wisdom.
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Date: 4/9/2020 1:51:00 PM
You expressed the sorrows of the time, and what a time it is...I felt you here...Nice one
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Date: 4/9/2020 12:22:00 PM
After working for 35 years, I became a home body whose body loves being at home so my world hasn't changed much activity-wise but, I feel you and related in so many ways. For instance, yesterday I suggested we get a clock that points to the day, not time. I love the off-the-wall, provocative bounce of the fourth stanza (btw, I have as many papers with writing laying about as I do blank sheets.) I have long loved best the small stuff - good theme. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Ann Foster
Date: 4/9/2020 12:33:00 PM
Ever do you lift my day my friend. Blessings on you and yours... Be safe... Ann
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