Aspirations

I wake to a caramel macchiato day
sun broadcasting a gorgeous June morning
and I am ready to face what it gifts me.

I avoid naysayers who convince themselves
they can’t do anything they want, can’t try
to accomplish something sweet and special.

Their vibes are toxic trash, contagious as
a cold in kindergarten, and I’m not one
to bring myself or anyone else down.

I can. I will. I often do, and sometimes
I fail and though it stings like a needle
of reality, I am needful of the lessons.

Get back up, try again, remember what
it was that didn’t work, and right it; most
of the time, I succeed and I am grateful.

Today, I will accomplish something
I am proud of; today I will do something
for someone else to help lift them up.

Join me. Make this Saturday a day
burgeoning with glimmering hope
and sparkling possibilities,

and if you need a good word, a hand up,
a pat on the back, call me. I’d love to
share this captivating day with you.

~ J R Turek
June 26, 2021 Hour 1