Does life ever slow down beautifully

Like a Wayne Shorter solo-

When it sounds like a soft sea rolling

Building its fury beneath the calm surface?

Familiarity with the dangers and

The pitfalls of life on the planet

Is vital for the unaware and

Enjoyable for the fortunate

Who must learn to utilize their gifts-

Whatever they are, identify and develop them -

Apply them to this time and situation -

Work, earn save, love, raise, build, enjoy.

Simple to say,

Difficult to attain

Focusing on the small successful steps

Helps to develop a sense of gratitude

With a whole lifetime,

To consider the possibilities -

What of life after death,

Is there a possibility of something else?

Where do children go

If they are not loved?

Could you be the link

For one or more of them

To feel love and its product, joy.

There is no loss in an attempt

If the intent is pure.

Balance on the edge of time -

See the runway below

Talk to the girls

And sing to the birds

All of it is lovely.