A  poem in gratitude for community #14:

In Gratitude for Community
by Michael Romani

Thinking back on the days of birds singing
Always certain of what my life would be bringing
Dragon flies buzzing along a cool pond breeze
And lemonades shared under waterside shade trees

These vivid memories carry with them strong feelings
Of times spent with friends and send my head reeling
From the thoughts of simpler times filled with gratitude
I was happier then social ties given humble latitude

Always having time and being allowed to be my self
Be it sipping there with friends or reading from the shelf
Blessed as I was with that a multitude of connection
The community I grew up with helped shape my best direction

It's there I learned the ways of connection to my source
And finding my way through everything as a matter of course
I grew a strong sense of familiarity in that community
Where I grew up with good friends, time and my family

(c) November 14, 2019  Michael Romani
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