sat spritely next to
reached to cloudless sky
This ain’t a eulogy of dead bug sadness
for critters succumbed to munching madness
Because I’ve gleaned a bit of gladness
telling their story, I’m happy to say
A delicate, even dainty, tea cup
beautiful old style china
with a tiny chip on the lip
Sits on the glass shelf
on display in plain view
Inside a road map
drawn in brown-tiny cracks
and pits and stains
from years of daily use
Navigation through terrain
of heart and tears,
laughter and dreams
Bold feelings energized
by luscious experiences
Each day of life packed full
of whole-hearted living
We relish the little things
and expand for the huge
Going with the knowing
whispered in silence
and shouted on the wind
Hey there, fellow traveler
thank you for the companionship!
