Ordinary Miracles

The taste of a nectarine; 

autumn leaves;

shapes of clouds;

the feeling of love;

dolphins frolicking;

a hug from a friend;

shape of a seashell;

the birth of a baby;

rippling muscles;

waves rolling in from the ocean;

the warmth of the sun;

galleries of pink galahs;

a home cooked meal;

fragrance of a rose;

refreshing rain;

river red gums;

twinkling stars;

an athlete at full stretch;

roses in bloom.

Enjoy an ordinary miracle today.

 

© Peter Bean

Restrictions

Restrictions are useful in their place

But I wonder when they are applied

And something that was previously free has to be tied

Whether we mightn’t end up with egg on our face

Restrictions by their very nature are chains

Around our head or legs or neck or hands

It might be rope, or wood, or steel or bands

The effect of which leaves someone drained

Restrictions – oh to be free of them all

Not to worry about legal concerns or complaints

But to enjoy life free of various restraints

So we can all relax and have a ball

ã Peter Bean

The Great

Who determines

who is

great?

What marks

are

considered

to be

marks of greatness?

Is greatness

small

or large?

© Peter Bean