a labor of love
all we want to lead happy lives
—a state of well—being
physically mentally
is there a fountainhead?
nourishment
from mother nature for the taking
support nourishment
from family and friends as well
a sense of empathy
can help... sustain
enrich our well-being
a letting go of all things
before now can help
likewise being fully aware
in the moment you are in
acceptance can help
is there a happier moment
than taking in love?
our body breathing in the life
sustaining air... a love moment?
along with exhaling
the part our body does not need
so we can be up doing
the things we do best–
having our fill of the days chores
smiles and laughs along the way
like a crazy kid just enjoying
letting it be not exactly knowing why
doing things we thought we can’t
feel genuine happy moments
help each other out
things we do best
is there a more glorious feeling
than to repeat this?
with a smile on your face
a life moment’s breath?
letting love in
opening the pathway
clearing the debris
that’s blocking the way
holding hands with others
sharing the joy
from your heart
where love lives in
hard as it maybe
it can only be good
open up reach out
do not dwell on the past
touch someone
smile... touch life... give love...
embrace the journey home
the labor of love
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©ndr 09.04.2023
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