the beauty of it all

sometimes when you're amidst such utter chaos, it is hard to see the beauty in things. one of the questions i asked my students today was: tell me about a miracle that has happened to you. many of them like me had a hard time with this task. but why? the sunrise, sun set, your mothers smile, a baby's breath. aren't these all miracles in themselves? most of them stuck with getting the grade they were not expecting. i guess i understand that. i always thought it to be a miracle when i do well on a test since i was never sure that i was doing my best in it. but if that's the case, are we being rewarded for not using our full potential? there's another glass half empty thought. i don't like to be like that. most often, and my friends can attest to this, i'm a glass half full kind of a gal. but like i said, sometimes though...it's hard to be the only person who sees the good in things. i feel like a sucker. like i'm not privy to some hidden memo that everyone else read. but i'd rather bask in my ignorance (to a fault at times) and bask in the field of joyous contentment. as i view the world and see it's beauty. what do they say....ignorance is bliss? to a point is. i think even trash can be seen as beauty if you really put your mind to it. i believe it's in ripley's believe or not where this guy used recycled cans to make up the outside walls of his house. it actually looked cool...like regular shingles but with an edge. but my recommendation is to try for a day or even an hour of your hectic day to see some semblance of beauty. a tinge of silver lining. trust me, your day will be much brighter and you won't be as pissed off in the word.


in the dark sky an eye follows
the glimmer of silver showing above
it pierces your being
as it's rays penetrates you, you shiver

not knowing what its cause
you look about to find it's origins
finding that the moon above follows
putting a spotlight what lies within

powerful is it's draw
as it lends you the mere shimmer of light
it illuminates the path
the path that you travel day and night

oh the moon, as it shines above
your constant companion
on days when light is needed
when things seems bleak or heeded

oh thank you moon as you watch over me
like the sun in days, you shine over me
i appreciate your presence
as i walk the path and soak up your essence
i feel the great calmness, security
my friend, my guide
forever stay at my side as i walk the path at night