haiku, landscape, natural areas, Pineridge Natural Area, sunrises, writing/reading

The Days Gift

June 1, 2021

receive the days gift
placing trust in mystery
morning sunrise
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Today my parents celebrate their 72nd Wedding Anniversary. They have for the past 72 years placed trust in the mystery of each new sunrise., sometimes haltingly but never walking away. Congratulations mom and dad! I love you! ❤️

Monte Stevens

Retired. Having fun shooting Fujifilm cameras. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku. Have a love for fountain pens.

8 Comments

Joe

June 1, 2021 at 11:59 am

72! That’s fantastic! Congratulations to all!
- Monte Stevens
  
  June 2, 2021 at 8:23 am
  
  Thanks, Joe!
Earl

June 1, 2021 at 4:02 pm

Congratulations to your Mom and Dad, Monte. That’s a long time. Do you think it’s going to last? 😉
- Monte Stevens
  
  June 2, 2021 at 8:24 am
  
  Thanks, Earl. Yes, I got a feeling it’s gonna last. 😍
Faye

June 2, 2021 at 4:53 am

Fabulous! Congratulations to Mom & Dad! ❤️
- Monte Stevens
  
  June 2, 2021 at 8:24 am
  
  Thanks, Faye. Not many couples have that to claim.
Tom Dills

June 4, 2021 at 6:29 am

72…wow! Great for them and congratulations!
- Monte Stevens
  
  June 4, 2021 at 8:16 am
  
  Thanks, Tom. I consider it a gift to still have them both.

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Faye