Strolling in the park
She stops and says
I need to catch my breath
Me too
But for very different reasons
She is struggling physically
And I am once again
Caught off guard at her
State of being
We stand still a moment
She grabs my hand and
Tugs me forward
Some sense of normalcy
Restored
Her body is challenging
Her mind so sharp
Her heart so kind
She walks this earth with
Care and concern for
Each and every human
Those she knows and
Those she does not
If it were up to her we
Would all live in
Peace, harmony, and
Supportive community
She deals with my dark view of
Humanity and my struggles to be
Kind with a firmness of her basic
Commitment to treat all with
Kindness and respect
I often provide an opportunity
To practice her basic instinct
She often says she does not
Understand my thoughts and yet
She loves, cares, accepts, and
Shows up with a
Passion for life
I am just grateful and happy
To spend another day being with
Her and seeing her smile
Randy Roberts 2025-08-04