A moment to observe

So beautiful,
all curls and lace;
the light, and dark,
the damp
and the grace
all working together
to pleasure the eyes --
just as light
and dark,
and tears and grace
create their own contrasts
in our own lives,
resulting in gifts
whose textural mix
weaves a tapestry
of hope and delight
for all who take a moment to observe.


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