The creeping warmth of the rising sun on a cold December dawn
Walnut sprinkles descending on a sundae, joined by an eager spoon
The thrill and delight when a thrush bursts spontaneously into song
The joy of standing in a long hot shower while singing a happy tune
The wisdom to be gentle when teaching children right from wrong
Hiking in a forest green…the mossy leaves below…above, a brilliant moon
Giving rather than taking
Mending rather than breaking
Healing rather than aching
Progressing rather than braking
One hand making a friendly shake, while two can make a loving hug
Strangers becoming friends while fixing up their neighborhood
Foamy, frothy, creamy, bubbly chocolate as it’s pouring into your mug
This is but a tiny list of the myriad of things that are truly Good
One can do good, be good, and feel good, but these are not identical
When analyzing one’s behavior, it’s always smart to stay a bit skeptical
Do unto others as you would have done unto you?
Nay. Rather do unto others as they would have done unto themselves
After all, what’s good for a goose may not be good for a gander, it’s true
Life is not a rainbow, rather it’s an abundant array of fascinating pastels
The good and the wise lead quiet lives.
Euripides
