once upon a time
sentiments were cute
even whimsical
once upon a time, we even took pride
in making our own cards
or personally making something
and hand delivering our little token of friendship
to our friend(s) in person.
there was a time
when the anticipation of simply having time alone
with someone dear that we cared for
was enough to set our hearts to smiling
we whiled away the time thinking of
when we could sit side by side
and simply look into each other’s eyes.
hello today, this was yesterday
I wish it wasn’t that way
we have let a lot of decay, work its way, into our day-to-day
what was, simply is no more
many of us, want to work on our own,
somehow, people seem to have lost that connection
or part of community, that has us working as a group
a team, that works together for the common good
do any of you, know what the last picture is all about?
Playing outside was always fun
there was no need for extra spending
people used what was on hand, and it worked just fine
OK yes, time moves on, this is a different time
but, people are people,
we still need to connect on a simpler plane
friendships, are formed when we get to know
our neighbours, and the people we meet along the way
not just to nod and say hello
but to say ..hey, how are you…. and genuinely care
about what they answer .
We need not wait till February to say, “you are very special”
with December just around the corner
I hope the coming season will be one without borders
where thoughts won’t be on gifts
but rather reaching out and staying in touch
with the people who have passed through
our lives… and in their own way
left a memory that doesn’t fade away
keep it simple
kindness, thoughtfulness
are gifts from the heart
and treasures that last a lifetime
Namaste – Oyashikiri
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