On my walk today

I tried to take the time to notice things,

blue skies and bird song,

blackbirds, robins, blue-tits,

a couple of young squirrels

unearthing their winter store…

the sound of the river,

the wind in the bramches,

but most of all I noticed the flowers,

delicate blossoms holding firmly to branches,

or hugging the ground,

poking triumphantly through

autumns fallen leaves,

vibrant yellow calling out,

ta-da!

delicate white and pink,

could have been so easily trampled,

I am glad I noticed them instead….

consider the lilies,

the Spirit whispered,

you are noticed too,

remember you are not alone!