Magical Moments to Cope & Find Hope

A Poem

Morning tea in the fog

surprise kiss

chatting with Baristas

my hand held on a beach walk

strong iced espresso with a dash of cream

Dining by the Amalfi sea

a warm croissant

tropical swimming

balmy breeze sailing

kind gesture from a stranger

a friend caring for me post-surgery

a meal cooked by a friend

practical protection from a friend

French kissing under a crescent moon

being truly seen by someone I admire

late night kiss on the nose from kitty, Lucia

sitting at any cafe in Italy

swimming on the isle of Ischia

courtship from a gentleman

sweeping sound in Gabrielle's Oboe

Lark Ascending inspiring my heart to soar

stone crab at Joe's on Miami Beach

Truth anywhere at anytime

Progressive candidates with integrity

Observing bravery against tyranny

advocacy for animals

ballet performance

swept away by a great book

support from writer friends

friends who accept me as me

journaling in European cafes

orchids in my living space at all times

brisk, chilly days while the sun shines

cat cuddle therapy

pasta, pasta, pasta

daily gelato while walking the streets in Italy

decades-old friendships

entire day at a spa with a pool

the occasional warm chocolate chip cookie

stretching and getting out of bed when I don't want to

tending to my lush patio plants

evening peppermint tea at my outdoor bistro table

tangerine sunrise glow beaming in my picture window

visits from my orange throated hummingbird

Valerie Anne

Keep on swimming through life,