Between Disappointment and Delight

We get only one life<br />So precious so fleeting<br />Is this how I'll spend it<br />Scrolling posting retweeting?<br /><br />The beauty of the natural world and the ups and downs of daily life-with all its gifts and losses fear and joy disappointment and delight-are the raw materials from which Joy Lenentine crafts word pictures designed to enliven the senses and spark introspection.<br /><br />The poems in this debut collection of poetry are both personal and universal of this specific moment in history and timeless. Lenentine's honest and often humorous self-reflection is an inspiration to the reader to accept themselves and navigate their own unique journey with increased grace authenticity and attentive presence. <br /><br />Wild and wonderful weather today<br />How long did I stand there<br />Eyes closed riotous hair<br />Wind blasting full in my face<br /><br />Soul wide open to receive <br />A bit of its ferocity<br />Passion and energy<br />Relentlessness and strength<br /><br />Welcoming the winds of change<br />To blow through my life<br />Disturbing rearranging<br />Removing what needs to go<br /><br />Open my eyes<br />Astonished again<br />By how glorious it is<br />To be alive in this world<br /><br />I walk on against that gale<br />Brimful of courage<br />Gratitude<br />Awe