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    This poem came about after an early evening walk when I contemplated the unexpected death of a  friend, how it often takes us by surprise and the memories that surface.   An Evening Poem Each step I take The sun dips lower in the sky     I will return before the light dives into the western horizon   Purple and pink clouds surround it giving the sky a painter’s look   I stand and think about the love you gave   the glowing orb dips a little lower the clouds grow darker   your light has faded too   The sun slides out of sight it will come up again tomorrow.   as memories of you also will     Carolyn R. Wilker Published in Tower Poetry Summer 2022, Vol 71 No. 1   All photos in this blog  © Carolyn Wilker unless otherwise acknowledged.  

 Look around yourself. Even on a difficult day, there's usually something that can lift your spirits or that makes you smile.   \ Always Something Good It doesn't matter the container a straw basket, cornucopia or a box for treasures in spite of disappointments and sadness there's always something a good night of sleep, a gift from a friend a helping hand when needed Slip on socks of thankfulness even in the dark and stormy moments when all hope seems lost.     Published in Tower Poetry Photos © C. Wilker