The Town Green

 Happy with what I already have

Right now

In this present moment

I am working hard, every day

Burning and striving and being patient

But I do have enough

Even when things aren't perfect

Even when it's too cold or sweltering hot

I don't have to have more or something greater than what's right in front of me

I don't require things I don't have already

I appreciate what I do have

Respect what I've worked for

And am thankful for those who've helped me along the way

And know there are many surprises and disappointments yet to come

I am good

And I wish you well


It's just a strip of well-maintained grass

In the exact center of town

With one-way and a line of parking on the side by the shops

And the main road on the other


The slow ache

A silent glow

And the steady beating

Of a life being lived

Generous thoughts of where we were and what's up next

Past, present, and future in contented still

It's time for rest and refelction

To grow and lengthen ourselves

Not to push too hard

To make it feel just right

So we'll be back again for more

This time and many more

We know it feels just right

Coming on again and back

A twinge of excitement for more

That we just don't need right now

Strike a balance in feeling good

And doing well


Picnic tables, benches, and a small gazebo

Allow visitors to lounge about and have lunch

Beneath two rows of shady maple trees

That the town adorns with lights in the winter


We do not act in secret

Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world

Unbelief, hate and ignorance

The world will always see what it wants to see

Our time will come

Our moment, big or small

Will be remembered by us

And anyone else we may be with

The unbelief is found in those who do not know

Or don't care to find out

Or casually don't care

The hate is from those who know it will go away soon

Those who fear and resent

Those who are different

The ignorance is something not heard by the secret

Not found close-by

Not wanting to know more

But they will hear

Our moment will come

When we avoid secrecy and deception

When we are public and proud

Our moment will be great


There is a pie shop that's also a breakfast cafe, a fine arts gallery, a news office, a regular cafe, and old, sprawling, enormous hotel, a handmade gift shop, a rug store, and three churches are all within a five minute walking distance


Be loud and proud

The humble braggart

Letting our good work

Go unnoticed

Swallowed in the sea

Of voices to help and hurt

Firm in what we stand for

Our message

Well-received

Polite and honest

Thorough and prepared

It's not just the actions

Or the words

It takes a full approach

To be happy

And successful

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