Renewal

New growth in spring advent Visible among natural surroundings Nature renewed after winter hibernation Time for reflection on spiritual renewals Where we want our hearts to be.

Empathy for suffering in our world Evidenced in wars and poverty Premature deaths and injustices People in throes of no return Abandoning homes and countries.

People at night sleeping on streets Scouring trash for something to eat, Reactions of our hearts to their plights Can we ever really make a difference Of must we just watch in helplessness.

Observing such a dire contrast Natural growth in spring advent Suffering beings, tragic injustices Reflecting on our spiritual renewal.