12-10-23

Today I saw two coyotes at the park.

The first one was larger and walked with a limp.

The second smaller one moved quickly, confidently,

But stayed behind, stopping to investigate more often.

The price of wisdom, the wonder of youth.

Thinking about them now, strong feelings rise up in me.

Their courage, their moment to moment existence is inspirational.

The fact that they are disliked, if not hated by people and animals-

Alike is of absolutely no matter to them. Bravo!

Today they teach me what I want to forget-

Accepting the struggle is how we grow,

“Failure is the secret ingredient in success”.

I have been granted a lifetime, what shall I do with it?

No more time lost to fear, no more waiting for the all clear.

It will never come.