to welcome beginnings and endings
to feel the crunch of crystalized snow beneath my boots
to hold a child’s hand
to behold breakdowns and recoveries
to be there
to live in my own sanctuary
to experience the freedom of the mountains and the desert
to encounter the profound strength of friendship
to discover and create
to see the hummingbirds return for spring’s nectar
to let go
to fill my lap with purring cats
to visit the uncharted realms of my soul
to share a smile
to make out late afternoon reflections on the beach
to be called “nonna”
to hike upon the sunrise
to appreciate the gift of purging
to hear the mellow thunder of a summer storm
to recognize God’s subtle messages
to cherish old lovers and new lovers
to open the door to the sound of music
to be awed by meteor showers at 3:00 a.m.
to honor second chances
to give and to receive
to smell the crisp colored leaves at the lake
to ask for and receive clarity
to feel pain and to feel joy
to absorb a sacred sunset
to be inspired to write
to wake up to a wake-up call
to value simplicity
to love