happy that the time is right and love is everywhere
and joyous is the day which is full of beauty fair
in a world of sadness there are treasures to be found
just look up in the air or straight in front on the ground

listen to the music of water running over rocks to pool
and don’t ignore a single soul, for no-one is a fool
before dismissing forms of life as unworthy of attention
find out what special gift it holds deserving a mention

magpie is seen flying into bush to rest for a little while
and in the still of evening its carol can bring a smile
a simple message can be learnt - try to open heart to life
persevere: love and patience can be best way through strife

making an effort to understand another’s point of view
can guide towards solutions, differences will moderate too
sit and watch as nature comes in all sorts of brilliant shapes
enjoy sheer delight of observing life and from sorrow escape