The Universe Suggests...

I've come across this poem three times recently. It reminds me of something I wrote once ('cause me and Raymond Carver, we've got a lot in common as writers, uh-huh).

Since I always find it beautiful, time for it to appear here:

Hummingbird

Suppose I say summer,
write the word 'hummingbird,'
put it in an envelope,
take it down the hill
to the box. When you open
my letter you will recall
those days and how much,
just how much, I love you.

Raymond Carver

In general, there's a shortage of love in this world. This sweet, simple tribute to the beauty of its lasting power reminds me of one of my favorite Sanskrit chants:

Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bahvantu

May all beings be happy.