Ramblings of an Old, Romantic Soul

I read a poem yesterday by a fellow poet and was inspired by a line from her poem...‘You left my heart with little or no care, but I still see you everywhere’.  The inspiration led me to to write the following: Still Everywhere I wander where we used to walk as lovers, hand in hand; remembering each little touch, upon my heart, a brand. I see you everywhere I go, I feel your spirit near; your voice a whisper in the wind, tickling my ear. And yet you left me, all alone, oblivious, I’m sure; to all my pain, my memories, the hurt I still endure. So little was your love for me, such truth is hard to bear; and yet, it seems I can’t let go, I see you everywhere. @Kristina M. Hooper, 2/17/12 For more wonderful poetry, check out poetsforintegrity.org.    

Every morning, as I am drinking my coffee, I send an email to my Mom (see the halo firmly planted above my head, glowing!).  This morning, I didn't have much to say, but I did have a thought, which I must say, I think is quite profound: "God is good in every way, is He not?  He showers us with blessings every day, but sometimes we are too caught up with mundane things to notice...may we open our eyes to see the many blessings before us this day!" How many blessing do we miss along the way because we are stressed, angry, or hurt? Or just too busy with life to stop and smell the roses?  Each day is a precious gift from God.  Each moment has something to touch our spirit, to speak to us, if we just stop and open ourselves to see and hear. Let go of the things that don't matter.  Take a moment to feel His presence, to discover His little blessings, given freely to us each and every day. Just more ramblings from an old, romantic soul...