How Delicate!

How delicate life is

A delicate web of simplicity that gives meaning to the many tasks we do

Yet we seldom stop to appreciate them

Until the day that they are gone

Next time you have a chance to say something nice

Don't question whether you should or shouldn't

Its one of the little things that will lift someone

And without which life becomes dense and heavy

Not light and joyful

Appreciate the first ray of light in the morning

The kiss goodmorning from someone you love

The compliment from a friend

The smile from a stranger

The wayward toungue of you pet

These are the delicate lacework of life

That fill our hearts

And give us strength to live

Don't wait till its gone before you recognise it

As you are touched gently by life

Enjoy it and pass it on

It won't stop the missing 

But the memory will help the healing

Longing

Watching the last of the sun's light reflect on the ocean her thoughts turned to home. 

It seemed like such a long time since she had left her children to embark on this journey. 

Then it had felt like the right thing to do to resolve the dispute.

But now the longing for little ones overwhelmed her as the darkness engulfed the world.

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Help is always with you

Asking for it does not bring it to you

It makes it aware of its presence

Perfection

 Let go of your idea of perfection, for it does not exist 

True perfection is whatever you achieve 

Because it is what you are capable of at any one moment

This is what gives you confidence to improve 

This is what breaks down the crippling grip of fear

Heaven

Warmth

Sunshine

The blessing of breath

Each one drawing in

Warmth

Sunshine

Filling my body

With the essence of life

Sounds

Smells

Warmth

Sunshine

Feeling of oneness

With all that surrounds me

Flowers and birds

The dog chewing his bone

Warmth

Sunshine

Heaven!!

A special thankyou to my daughters, Vickie, Kathryn, and Amy whose encouragement and help has made this adventure possible.