The Pensive Poet
Reflecting life today,
pen to paper, I jot down
thoughts. Ups and downs,
ins and outs. Sadness and
laughter. The good comes
with the bad sometimes.
How did others before me
manage?
Forcing myself outdoors
to fetch the mail, I feel frosty air
on my face. I notice the
rabbits have been roaming
the property for meager morsels.
Moments lumber slowly on.
With or without me, life
continues.
Yearn for laughter and smiles.
The phone rings to report a
new job. New beginnings.
Life is indeed a winding and
bumpy journey. Light and dark.
Tears of sadness and joy. The
candle is lit and snuffed out again.
Life – joyful, hopeful.
Note: some photos are done by my creative niece Sally who blogs from Costa Rica.
Dr. Mary Ann Niemczura 
Life certainly does have its twists and turns. Some of the bad parts I could do without, to be honest, but perhaps they’re just there to help us realize how good the other parts are.
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Besides a bumpy, winding road, life is always changing. When it gets frustrating, I give thanks for the gift of patience although I am constantly working on this part. It’s challenging and at times fun and rewarding. Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
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You’re welcome, Mary Ann.
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Snowing here again so I harvested that last of the collards. Still have lots of parsley. Look forward to your posts!
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