In the foreground,
All seems twisted, tortuous, or chaotic.
Then,
When you step back and look at the larger image,
You can see that there is rhythm and harmony that is
So very beautiful.
This is the way of things;
If you only look at the immediate things around you,
If you only look at this day, and perhaps the
Next,
You may only see frightening, ugly things.
But step back and take the longer view,
You’ll see that there is
Nothing New Under the Sun,
and all will be well.
Look at the beauty that we all
Make when you see us all
Together.
I may not be
The prettiest thing
Around, but
When I am with
You all, I am
Beautiful.
by
Jerry E Smith
©11/9/16
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