november

this was a month of love and thankfulness.

of reading and writing,
understanding and believing.
of increased knowledge,
and decreased ignorance.
of learning to let go,
but also to persist -
with strength, courage
and patience.
of duty as happiness,
and happiness as duty.
of peace
and devotion.
of looking within,
of looking beyond.
of speaking gently,
and listening deeply.
of learning to forgive
others and myself.

of smiling.
of shining.
of learning to live.

it was a month of giving love,
it was a month of giving thanks.