So simple

and 

so magnificent

it is

to be standing in an 

ocean 

of

wildflowers – 

riding the waves of the wind

as it releases so many scents

into the air,

listening to the song 

of each color

singing melodiously

together,

catching a glimpse 

of a bumblebee

carrying the golden joy

away

to another place

for sharing 

on another day – 

perhaps a long time from now

with 

maybe

my granddaughter,

when she’s missing me

and suddenly spots a field like this

on the side of the road – 

then, she can smile 

wide and deep

remembering

how 

much 

I 

loved 

the 

wildflowers. 





*With gratitude for the words of Parmahansa Yogananda:

“The nature of Spirit is joy;

and the nature of your soul is joy.”