Life is full of many phenomena which we should pay attention to. When we do, poetry is written and others are astonished in our astonishment.
I perch on this threshold
astonished
by my front lawn’s miracle
of birdsong
scenting the carefree breeze,
how each plant dances
gracefully
in nature’s inimitable choreography:
swaying ferns partner
emerald leaves aflutter
branches of blossoms bow grandly
then billow
to sunlit radiance
as the butterfly floats and the dragonfly whirs
resplendently entering
our enchanting soloists
remind that life’s magic
can appear at any moment
for those who will see,
yes, astonished
by my front lawn’s miracle
let me savor the succulence
June’s abundance
and add my grateful heart
to her lovely tune
*When I saw the following quotation of Mary Oliver’s sublime poetry, I was immediately inspired to write my humble offering above. Yes, let’s be astonished! And then share…
“Instructions for
living a life:
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.” ~Mary Oliver, “Sometimes”
Teacher as Transformer 