Yesterday

There was a day

Before the day you were born

I wandered in the aisles of the grocery store

I stopped at red lights

And drove through “good” green lights.

I heard birds singing

And saw flowers blooming

I read the news

Took a deep breath

And looked to the otters for hope

And to the bears and deers

And the quivering leaves of the young maple trees

So that I may remember

Where to look for truth and love.