7.23.2021

Consider the Lilies

It's been a summer of the richest blooms. 

This year, I watched for the last daylily bloom 
and made sure to admire and enjoy it. 
Of course, lots of years have passed in which 
I didn't notice or care that the daylilies 
were almost gone, and I certainly 
didn't take note of the last one. 

Surely we rejoice that we have a
hope-filled future, brimming with 
unimagined amazements and 
exceeding great joy
But looking forward to these doesn't cancel 
the wisdom of savoring what's before us in the now. 


So consider the lilies in your life—savor and enjoy. 
This may be wisdom born of years, friends . . .
since I'll be fifty-five this year, 
I can say things like this. 

For a picture book that will drive 
home the message and maybe 
give you a good cry, check out 
Let Me Hold You Longer by Karen Kingsbury. 

Have tissues at the ready. 



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