I stepped outside this morning and was overwhelmed
by the beauty of the new day
Despite the turmoil of my human heart and mind
the world rolls on and on
The sun is rising higher above the horizon
and the shadows are growing shorter
The trees are showing buds
in anticipation of leafing in the next few months
The air is crisp and clear
absent the wind and clouds of yesterday
The birds go about their business of singing and surviving
their minds untouched
by those things I allow to touch mine