Beautiful Things 4/26/21

There are still beautiful things
Like babies on the way
Birthday candles being lit
And lovers finding each other's hands under covers
There are still beautiful things
Like the $5 bills 'accidentally' dropped on the metro floor
And the laughter shared with that stranger on the corner
There are still beautiful things
Like love letters
And lunch with mom
Nieces first job
And backyard bbqs with cousins
There are still beautiful things
I woke up by myself
But not alone
I said I love you
And thanked this breathing for yet another day
It wasn't what I thought it would be
It's better than I could have imagined
And scarier than I want to admit
But there are still beautiful things
Like waterfalls
And honesty
Like plane rows to myself
And sisters being set free
Like babysitting Carter on Thursdays
And papusas down the block
There are still beautiful things
Don't let this world fool you
Mother loves you dearly
Amidst the strife
The trials and tribulations
The violence and indignation
Remember little boys
With flowers in their hair
And sunshine against your face
Remember
There are still beautiful things