Despair under clear blue skies

The juxtaposition

 Of despair and hope,

Of unfathomable grief

And infinite love,

Of life-changing news

Amid blooming daffodils,

Of a sea of tears

Under a clear blue sky,

Of potential lost

While we were helpless,

To change the heartache,

To stop the rain, 

To corral the sorrow,

To measure the sadness.

Even as reminders

Of rainbows after storms,

Of peace after turmoil

Popped through the soft earth.

"Don't sweat the small stuff," 

He said

As another lamp broke

Or another jacket was lost.

"Break the rules.

Forgive quickly, 

Love truly. 

Laugh uncontrollably

Never regret anything that makes you smile,"

Said Mark Twain.

"Hold tight to those you love,"

I'm reminded.

As I reflect on yesterday,

Pray under today's sunrise,

Hope for healing tomorrow.