Felt Humanness
We see and seem to know nature from first smiles
to the sound of a baby’s giggles
there is a special happy glow in the hopeful eyes
of helpless, needy life.
And as years pass over, our senses tell us more,
who they are and who we’ve become,
and we learn there is light because of darkness,
that happy grows from sorrow and loss.
When the child looks back
do we see through the years, the fears, and the tears?
Into the now aging eyes to find the hopeful baby,
still there, now aware.
When we look upon others, do we see with humanness?
Do we look both ways to either a distant history or a promising future?
Look both ways to the very young and very old.
Mind the gaps where perfection is a trap.
Our Literary Journey 
“…happy grows from sorrow and loss.” I will be testing that theory, Bill, but I think you’re right. And I’d encourage every parent to look into the eyes of their aging children and smile. Then hug them tight and tell them how much you love them because life is fleeting. Theirs and ours.
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Thank you for your wonderful words, Sue.
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Dear Bill,
The full circle of life in 94 words. Now we Baby Boomers have more life behind us than ahead. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle.
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A thought-provoking piece indeed Bill.
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Thank you, Keith.
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