We were hit by a somewhat unexpected winter storm today. The forecasters predicted it for parts of northern Alberta, but it slumped towards Edmonton. Driving was slow, but I took my time and arrived on time, just when I was supposed to arrive. Sometimes in the fog or blizzard of life’s busyness, I lose my way. We are into report cards and we have the latest system designed just for us. I was not very happy yesterday and was letting stress get to me. Today, I took a message from nature and slowed down and it got done.
It arrived–
A winter storm
Unexpected,
I felt unsure
Slow down.
Grasping frantically,
Busyness overtakes
I let go
I arrive on time
In the very moment that just arrived.
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ivonprefontaine
Nature has the habit of achieving the unexpected.
It certainly does.
Winter has arrived on the Atlantic coast. Brrrrrr. We had snow/rain today. There was once a weatherman from Baltimore who would call that snain….whatever callled it was cold.
That must get ugly. It is still warm here and we had a bit of rain yesterday, so as it cools and freezes it will get slippery.
My car does not like snow, hardly respects rain. I am so glad to have my daughter and grandson nearby who are willing to run errands if necessary.
Yes, Ivon; it’s amazing what happens when we go with the flow… It takes ‘faith’ and a whole lot of ‘letting go’…. 😉
You are so right; it takes faith.
Very nice poem. It is wonderful, the way that nature gives us a pat on the head occasionally.
Yes, nature has a way of arriving just on time. We definitely are into winter now after yesterday’s storm.
Yes. Yes. Yes.
I let go
I arrive on time
In the very moment that just arrived.
“..In the very moment that just arrived” Yes! And, always let nature lead us… Thank you, Ivon!
Nature has a way of finding a way into our hearts. We only have to open them.
Well said, Ivon!
Thank you Amy.
a very lovely poem..
Thank you for the kind words.