Life Will Always Be Good

It has been one year since I have written. 

I went on a hike yesterday, in the middle of a winter storm.

I heard sounds I have never heard before.

Soft smiles met my soul as I listened to snow flakes fall on ice

and it reminded me of childhood, the careless innocence of life.

It has been one year since I heard your voice, 

your voice messages I have saved on my phone, I play when I need you

for life has a gentle way of keeping me close to what is true.

You spoke with charm, as you always do.

And in your message you reminded me "I pray life will always be good to you"

It has been two years since I have lived in the mountains

Solitude has kissed my joy, the wind has blessed me,

and when the trees sway and sing they sound like the Italian sea.

I am forever reminded of the beauty of life, 

through the memories we live with,

With every present moment in mind.

Life has been good to me.

January 11, 2023

10:09am