Handful of Stars

Inspired by the first line in Mary Biddinger's poem "Empty Locket Syndrome" -- Everything is easy when you don't try.

Everything isn't getting accomplished and that


is no surprise. When was I ever reasonable about goals? If they were


easy they wouldn't be goals -- right? Something to target and go for


when you want to feel progress is being made


you aim high and grab a few stars, as they say, but


don't confuse a handful of stars with a life well-lived...


try rest and silence, nature and art.  They are the true source of everything.