13...twenty
the coming and going of lilacs
discovering they are not only wondrous to smell but taste as well
being honored and celebrated
as well as being thankful to honor and celebrate
a hand crafted bit from thee
showered with flowers from three
patience tested
strength pulled from deep within
lack there of understanding
needing not explain anymore
choices are each our own
childish manners
wiping my hands clean
sometimes finding the strength to not react is far tougher than anything else...strength to walk away without harsh words or actions...strength in silence...strength to remain peaceful when all you want to do is rage...strength found knowing you will adhere to that of yourself and not that of another
Anne Lamott once said:
"If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better."
words that may have us all thinking twice about our own behavior