I love today, because it is new
Like a beautifully wrapped package
you can open slowly,
To savor the excitement and suspense.
Then,
It presents itself to you.
Looking at it from all angles
The gift becomes more precious.
Today is both a teacher of lessons
and an eager student
Always to be counted on,
Even when I’m counted less.
Once united,
We will never truly lose each other.
We help each other
to grow more toward wholeness.
Today is a breeder of exchanges
The more that is given, is received
And recycled,
for distribution once again.
Sadly, my back is turned at times
And I miss much of today’s offerings.
Its spirit breezes by me like a forgotten friend;
I feel the loss.
Without today, I can become nothing
Without me, it is more less than perfect.
We love each other, even in our darkest moods.
Friends need attention.
Written 8/23/94