i wanted to paint a picture of a mama duck with 20 ducklings,

because they made me feel so squee!

but 20 – oh mama –

really?

then a human came to help them across the road.

i can get overwhelmed in the story of life –

 reality sometimes comes in for a landing

when i least expect it –

a young eagle

on my car

on the highway.

and then takes off again,

leaving me humbled,

filled with hope and tears.

we all need help crossing the roads before us.