Do not let the small blessings fade away
Take heed and enjoy, for each is fleeting
To be savored as the sun makes its way
Noticing a friend going on their way
Perhaps much time passing since last meeting
Do not let the small blessings fade away
With dawn’s light broadcast in each endless ray
a brief warming glow is Nature’s greeting
To be savored as the sun makes its way
Kind smile from a stranger lifting dismay
A smile in return again a blessing
Do not let the small blessings fade away
Intricate crystals in sparkling display
Marvel before to water returning
To be savored as the sun makes its way
Take stock of blessings at the end of day
of those received and those needing giving
Do not let the small blessings fade away
To be savored as the sun makes its way
David E. Radford is a retired college professor who loves gardening and the great outdoors. Creative writing has been a welcome change from the technical writing his career demanded.