MOMMA HOLLI'S MEDITATION

TODAY

i am here, now.

just for today
i am my best friend's best friend.

just for today
my best friend is
the cranky bus driver who glares
and snarls at me to "keep moving!"
when i board his bus.

my best friend is
the toddler who
needs help on the slide
at the park.

bob marley,
bob dylan

the neighbor dog
whose master is too sick
to walk her --
so, we go for a walk.

just for today
you
are my best friend.

i have found it easier
to make it through the day
building up friendships
rather than
defending myself against the enemy --

for we have met the enemy
and he is us.