The Goodness of Life

The Goodness of Life



by Ralph Marston


Though there is much


to be concerned about,


there is far, far more


for which to be thankful.






Though life's goodness can


at times be overshadowed,


it is never outweighed.






For every single act


that is senselessly destructive,


there are thousands more small, quiet acts


of love, kindness and compassion.






For every person who seeks to hurt,


there are many, many more who


devote their lives to helping and to healing.






There is a goodness to life


that cannot be denied.






In the most magnificent vistas


and in the smallest details,


look closely,


for that goodness always


comes shining through.






There is no limit


to the goodness of life.


It grows more abundant


with each new encounter.


The more you experience and


appreciate the goodness of life


the more there is to be lived.






Even when the cold winds blow


and the world seems to be covered in foggy shadows,


the goodness of life lives on.


Open your eyes,


open your heart,


and you will see that


goodness everywhere.






Though the goodness of life


seems at times to suffer setbacks,


it always endures.






For in the darkest moments


it becomes vividly clear


that life is a priceless treasure.






And so the goodness of life


is made even stronger


by the very things


that would oppose it.






Time and time again


when you feared it was gone forever


you found that


the goodness of life


was really only


a moment away.






Around the next corner


Inside every moment


The goodness of life


Is there to surprise and delight you






Take a moment to let the goodness of life


touch your spirit and calm your thoughts.


Then, share your good fortune with another.


For the goodness of life grows


more and more magnificent


each time it is given away.






Though the problems constantly


scream for attention


and the conflicts appear


to rage ever stronger,


the goodness of life grows stronger still,


quietly, peacefully,


with more purpose and meaning


than ever before.






Copyright © 2004 Ralph S. Marston, Jr.
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