Being gentle with those with whom you live
Feeling grateful every time
For the kindness that comes your way
From those known to you and strangers
The willingness to include you and be
Accepting what you are and have to offer.
In turn, the obligation to trespass not
To be considerate and thoughtful.
However difficult it may be for a narcissist
Absorbed in oneself and how to portray
Self to the pleasure and comfort of others.
Does that relieve and rehabilitate?
The gentleness of nature, even after
A strong, rainy day, the ability to hold
The still, quiet and empty Park waiting
Like an open home ready to welcome
Like cars parked outside homes, ever ready.
Houses, trees, sky: clouds with silvery outline.
The peace and serenity of a home on a fresh morn
Birds chirping, singing, letting their presence known
Yet not desiring to intrude
Being in a place, being with people, playing your part
And yet being invisible, unobtrusive.
Desiring not recognition, acknowledgement
Any reward, other than being left be.
Thank You. Welcome to another Year.