Of Value

A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U

I have always believed, and

I still believe, that whatever good

or bad fortune 

may come our way

we can always give it meaning 

and transform it into 

something of value.

         Hermann Hesse

Thank you, sun,

for waking me—

with light and hope,

setting shadows free.

A grateful heart

I offer thee,

for this bright gift—

O happily!

You don’t have to cross

rivers under fire,

or chase the sound of

sirens in the dark.

Bless those who do—

and bless those too

who carry quiet light,

keeping good alive,

Who shine it softly

through all they do!

Pixie

Those who bring sunshine 

to the lives of others cannot 

keep it from themselves.     

James Matthew Barrie