If the universe spoke to you….

If the universe spoke to you today,

would you have listened?

If God spoke to you today from a burning bush,

Would you have noticed?

How much beauty did you drive by today,

but did not see?

How much pain did you stumble by today,

but did not even notice?

I saw more than 10 beautiful things today.

I heard mothers speak from the heart about their hopes and fears.

I had casual conversations with complete strangers.

I listened while my wonderful wife told me over dinner together,

about her day.

I saw extreme poverty,

and I saw wealth.

I saw hope,

and I saw social and racial injustice.

And last week I found ying and yang in a tree.

So universe if you speak to me,

I am ready to listen.

Tree in Genesee Valley Park 10/15/16

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