Inspired by lines from Mother Teresa
Exclaim over a day like this, with its high, thin
clouds feathering sky over cerulean sea. Wonder
at seeing over distances so vast. Marvel at its
warming from a slight chill.
Even on a day like this the day (and everything)
can be shattered into millions of pieces,
and the incomprehensible can manifest and destroy
whatever or all we hold close.
Destruction can be capricious and vast
and overpowering. Loss and sorrow can descend
and weigh so heavily that even breathing
can now seem impossible.
What we live for can die… Live anyway.
What we hope for can be denied… Hope anyway.
What we build can be destroyed… Build anyway.
What we love can be taken away… Love anyway.
Exclaim over all days. Welcome this day.
Live. Give thanks. Cherish and remember.
Hope. Volunteer. Help someone. Offer hugs.
Build. Love. Tell those you love you love them.
On a day like this be fearless and loving.
~*~
Andrew Shattuck McBride
September 5, 2011
~*~
I wrote this poem three years ago. Blessings to the memory of all those we lost.
Andrew Shattuck McBride, Writer's Blog 
Inspiring, Andy, and so fitting for 9/11, a day much like 9/11 this year, but then…
Susan, thank you.
Reblogged this on cjprinceauthor and commented:
I am honored to know this poet.
C.J. Prince,
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for reblogging my post.
Blessings to you and yours, Andy