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Water Reflection #1, copyright Joan Z. Rough, 1983
On days like today when I feel sad or mad about what’s happening in the world, I try to be grateful for all of the blessings that surround me. Sometimes I go back into my life files and pull out something that makes me smile to share with others.
An Apple A Day
Yesterday I watched an angel Flutter through the supermarket She lingered over the produce Sampled carrots and grapes Polished apples until they reflected Stars and a tipsy moon Hanging over tasselled fields of corn I bought the apples ate one at lunchtime
I saw her this morning standing At the side of the road Tangled wings trailing behind her I stopped to ask if she needed a lift She shook her head pointed Toward the light plating the river Red and orange banks of cloud A dragonfly wrapped in sticky threads I went home ate another apple
The moon filled my room with laughter As I climbed into bed The angel came to my window Burnished the glass with her feathers Until it melted away
JZR, 1992
Such a beautiful poem! It’s hopeful and full of melancholy at the same time, and really seems so appropriate right now. Thanks so much for sharing it!
Thanks Jenn, I appreciate your words. I agree that it is appropriate right now.
Joan
I agree with Jennifer- there was hope and melancholy all at once in that lovely poem. And the photo was the perfect combination.
Becca, thanks for your comment. Thank goodness, that those dark feelings always pass.
Joan