Love is All Around You

Three hundred sixty-five days ago I set out on writing mission. Inspired by my friend Helen who was completing a 2015 daily blog, I decided it was a good way to commit myself to daily writing. I had been writing on several different blogs each with varied focus, but this was a chance to capture an entire year, one day at a time. I also resolved to look at life through a more positive lens, and thus the theme of love, and finding as much of it as possible, became part of my mission. Looking back on the year, I am convinced more than ever that love is truly all around us. We just need to look for it, and be open to receiving it. Love, peace, health and happiness to all in 2017.

Love is all around us

in the laughter of a child

in the comfort of a parent

in the warm touch of a lover

it is in the sunny blue sky

and the chirping birds

kindness from a stranger

learning something new

it is in the joy of a good book

and the lyrics of a new song

sweetness of fresh fruit

writing a poem

Love is all around us

in the birth of a child

in the holidays with family

in the blessing of true friendship

it is in the nuzzle of a pup

and the rustle of the leaves

yoga and meditation

crashing waves on the shore

it is the overcoming of fear

and the acceptance of great loss

change when it's for the best

letting go because you know you have to

Love is all around us

Love is all around us