What if We....

What if we took the time
to treasure the raindrops
jump in the puddles
sing in the rain

What if we celebrated
every second
every minute
every hour
every day
of our lives

What if we made the time....
lay out at night and count the stars
find the time to stop and gather wildflowers
gaze out the window and make pictures out of the clouds

What if we saw other people like God sees them
see them for their attributes
and not their faults

we didnt stare at
the bald child
the sick child
the jaundiced child
the seizing child
the autistic child
the abused child
the neglected child
the crying child
the silent child
the worried child
the grieving child
And just saw them
for the children that they are.

Melinda