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Companionship

These days I am finding

that I am never alone.

Companions appear

wherever I keep my eyes open.

The morning moon

surprises me with her

unexpected presence.

The mama deer bravely

leaves the winter woods

to munch on grass

she finds in our winter yard.

Empty tree branches

wave to me as I walk,

showing me how

yielded they are to

the wind that comes their way.

An old friend

sends a message,

proving I was on her mind.

A total stranger and I

laugh in the parking lot

as we realize we are both

hustling to get ready

for the holidays.

I hear a song and

remember loved ones

gone too soon,

feeling them with me

as I listen.

Eating my lunch,

I realize all the people

and things and nature

that worked together

to bring me my food,

realizing they are all

here with me.

Filled with gratitude,

I know I am never alone.

So many companions.

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"Companions appear wherever I keep my eyes open" yes! ❤️

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What a remarkable, beautiful poem, Trish. I felt joy, sorrow, worry, hope, elation and and deep sense of peace. I love "companions appear whenever I keep my eyes open." Indeed, you have made them appear for me in this wonderful heart song. I am grateful you are in this world.

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Yes! Beautiful observations!

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I love this. Such a heartening reminder of our interconnectedness with all around us.

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