Love Shines As The Morning Sun

You rose before the morning sun

and many a day there was not one

sign of warmth from the sky

as you built a wood-stove fire

to warm the children

and make hot water

to prepare the day

for your sons and daughters.

Very many years on from then,

and even though

those times have passed

these memories of mine do last.

The simple deeds of love 

and service

are the ones indeed 

that serve us.

I was often shown,

in practical ways

how to rise and live my days,

how to care for those around,

little pets,

were top of my own list,

and loving nature

lead the way,

as I greeted our garden

and walked into my new day.

This, to me, is simplicity.

The love and care

grew from there.

The children went their own ways

but here today,

I am still

playing with my little friends

and greeting my garden

as I tend with care

to all of nature everywhere.

(With love as always to R & M, who set the trend)

 Written 2/2/2018