Carl Setzer

Another Monday

Starting a new week
The demands of life rise anew
A silent morning

At times
It is hard to remember
All the good in the world
Despair is a cruel teacher

Grapple with thankfulness
And accept the grace of love
That comes, truly, it comes
Often unexpectedly

Quantum mechanics
With its weird magnificence
Lewis Carroll’s dream

Eyelids drooping down
My weariness at day’s end
Preparing for bed

Darkness comforts me
Slumber’s demands overwhelm
Sleep now command me

I seek out beauty
The glories of Washington
My ancestors speak

Look at these children
So tall, kind and wonderful
I’m filled with rich pride

This new week starting
So very many options
Soon, the mountains glow

It’s Monday, go make something great

The sky bright
Through many clouds
Moving quickly
Above the trees
Sunlight caressed
By the wind

A gentle breeze blows

Branches scrape against my house

This brusque goose-like cry

Startles me abruptly