touching the world touches back
Alan
Retired and feeling past his prime, Alan waded through fog of time. Some success of course, mixed with lows of loss. Yet ever puffing the next incline. Unrequited in frustration, Alan came to the realization that what’s now matters most. That life’s joys are exposed by living choices of our design.
Sage
When Sage found a place to the east, most friends were delightfully pleased. Others grumbled of loss. Now who’d cover their costs, or ensure their whims were appeased. But such contacts m’lady would lose, learning friends are folks she can choose. The ones who’re true will be there for you, to accept and encourage with ease.
Luke
A lad from a farm growing wheat, had a talent for mechanical feats. From lawn mower to tractor, he’d peg what’s the matter by hearing them ping, bong or tweet. In time this man settled down, as mechanic in a small port town. It was there a cruise ship, whose engine was whipped, he fixed so it pounds to a beat.
Zola
Raised with patriotic pride, Zola took success as proof that truth was on her side. Starry-eyed volunteering, helping those even unwilling, she urged them follow—herself as guide. But those she helped, helped her more to see that pride’s a path to war. When we touch others we feel the wonders of letting the outside world inside. Zola settled into a caring assistance made by tech overcoming distance. A listening outreach, letting others confess stories held righteous by their success.
