Listened to the news this morning:
usually a mistake.
If I believed it all, then the world would
seem more horrible than wonderful,
when the reverse is true.
Just as people tend more to good than evil,
but evil is made visible – even attractive
– kindness is somehow dull, boring,
taken for granted.
Strange the things that inspire
– or maybe not so strange – waiting rooms
and driving to work, simply passing through the world
and being a part of it starts my thoughts roving.
I turn off the radio, preferring to be distracted
by trees, snow blowing over open fields, birds
going about their business.
Perfection is not found anywhere, certainly not
in nature, but wonders are everywhere.
I restrain myself (when I can) from seeing evil in
humanity, although I cannot refrain from
noticing stupidity, which is all around.
People no longer read signs.
Courtesy and politeness are no more.
I blame much of it on cell phones, among
other distractions of modern life.
I am impatient.
I am early for my appointment – this is
maintenance week.
Body, teeth and hair all cry for attention.
I think how similar the world must feel:
in need of medical attention
and loving care.