October 19, 2023 – A

The day is here
to be seen,
and heard,
and understood,
comprehended,
attended
and served.

We are here
to do right by
each day.

To size things up,
know what is called for
and do what needs to be done.

Some days demand that we go back to bed.
Some days require us to go for a walk
with a camera.

Or write a piece about days gone by.

We have to ferret out 
what each day is offering to us,
asking of us,
and be the day's observant servant
in all things great and small.

We don't need any theology to do that,
or a doctorate in philosophy
or psychology.

We only have to have eyes that see
ears that hear,
hearts that know what's what,
what is needed,
what is to be done,
when,
where
and how it needs to be done,
and do it.

In all circumstances that come along
and in each situation that arises 
within all of them.

But lethargy and laziness
have a hard time finding a place
to prop up their feet.

Oh, look!
Another day is upon us!
Let's see what we can do with it!

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