for an unexpectedly beautiful day

This day has been

simply

wonderful.

I didn’t know when I woke up this morning

the joys this day would bring.

It appeared the way a wildflower does, suddenly,

showing its bright face to the world,

vibrant colors blossoming

unexpectedly.

But a flower doesn’t grow from nothing

and neither has this day

so I‘ll try to remember that this beautiful, perfect day

was growing all along.

On shitty, miserable days,

this day was unfolding underground

not hiding, just not yet ready

to burst through the hard earth

and present itself to me.

A gift.

From my booklet, Seven Prayers for Everyday: https://issuu.com/aprusky/docs/seven_prayers_for_every_day