You've Got Four Years

 

Dear Friends: 

If I may suggest...

Today

take a long walk

preferably at your favorite 

park, beach, or mountain trail 

and assuage your grief

by practicing gratitude 

for the privilege of being able

to surround yourself 

with the beauty of nature 

whenever you need her.

Tonight

go to your favorite 

quiet spot in your home

take out your journal and write down 

all your thoughts and feelings

sign and date the passage

and close the book.

Tomorrow

embrace the new day

pour your morning drink

and start making plans

to shape your future

so this never happens again.

You’ve got four years.

Ken Owen November 6, 2024

Van Niddy Press