Today

In the sweetness of the cool crisp morning

The heavens lift my spirit

Like the sweet red cardinal singing lifts my soul.

The solidness of the Earth provides the surety of my Walk

The sun warms my heart

The moon a safe haven of sleep.

The Magic of Now

Instructs my day

Wisdom guides my decisions.

Vision a lens through which I see pockets of the future

Forgiveness a process to release the Past.

Love the healing balm to soften the Heart

Principles to guide the framework of existence.

Character to set my rigor

Discipline to sure up my fortitude

Pleasure to allow Joy to infuse my heart

Setting the Pain free.

~Lori  Ellis-McKinney (2015)