It is such

It is such an exquisitely beautiful day.

I drink it in with the gift of new eyes.

A hillside stretches before me,

like a puppy on its back,

squirming to have its tummy rubbed.

I can’t resist the invitation.

I park, then gallop like a

frisky colt on the lawn,

exulting in this precious moment.

I’m intoxicated with love,

with delight, with the extraordinary

gift of this day—no, not this

single amazing moment.

day—just this

AURORA WINTER