# “This is for you.”

> Sometimes to find is not to look | But to live amongst the path in which our presence is placed. 

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**Published on:** 2024-07-15
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The Wildflowers Sway In The Breeze | A photo by Melanie Jane | Des Moines, Iowa, USASubscribe now Positioned by the pond Sat on the swing Writing in my journal Watching the wildflowers sway in the breeze.A trail not far Walkers pass by A child in a wagon pulled by his mom Says hi as his ride crosses my sight. Relaxed and enjoying Listening to the birds Observing the flow of the water Taking in the ambiance, seen and heard.He passes again Once more, a hi is received He smiles ear to ear Waves this time, too As he engages with me. The walking trail loop Circles the pond I am present in the moment As his motion continues on. I see a duck swim by A few smaller ones follow suit Head turned the other way, I hear, “Ma’am, this is for you.”Those flowers on the ground That I had been admiring as they swayed in the wind He picked one and handed it to me A beautiful wildflower of which he was holding the stem. A smile on my face I said, “Thank you so much!” Waved to his mom My hand braced my heart. “That was so sweet of you, Thank you so much” Happy as can be As they walked away along the path A moment, so pure My heart so glad. I strive to look for reminders Moments and messages in life Things from which I can learn As my footsteps continue their stride. I am so grateful to remember Through occurrences such as today Sometimes to find is not to look But to live amongst the path in which our presence is placed. Perhaps to find what we want What we desire or need Is not always to search for it or create But to dwell in each moment, each day. To be open to the existence The surroundings The possibilities along the way.Perhaps moments will come If we simply take on life’s path. - He passed by again I had my flower in hand He sat in his wagon We exchanged goodbyes and a wave. Children are so special I am grateful to have learned from him today. “This is for you.” | A photo by Melanie Jane | Norwalk, Iowa, USAA Moment So Pure | A photo by Melanie Jane | Norwalk, Iowa, USA

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