Need To Know
Today I took the time to sit
and watch the flowers grow.
In the stillness of their beauty
they said all I need to know.
I leaned a little closer,
though their voice was in my heart,
needing to be extra sure
I understood each part.
“As you, we have the gift of life
and hope for love and care.
As you, we’ve dangers lurking
all about us everywhere.
As you, we need water
from when heaven sends the rain.
We need food and air and sun,
and yes, we can feel pain”
Through the weight of my stare
I was keenly aware
of being much bigger and taller,
but their innocent voice
gave me hardly a choice
and I suddenly felt so much smaller.
Today I chose to make the time
to help the flowers grow,
share with them the things they need,
most of which I know.
So precious are the gifts of life
surrounding us everywhere,
all we really need to know
is the heart of someone who cares.
Copyright © Jeannie Cronin | Year Posted 2023
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