Every moment is precious__
even the maddening, mundane and superfluous.
The torment, ghoolly, grief-stricken and disastrous__
all these moments, yes all, are the days of MY life.
New secrets discovered__
more moments cry out to be recovered.
Embracing all, nurturing, to be mothered,
anew, renewed, refreshed and restored.
Press in; delight.
Expand; dance day and night,
Rejoice; praise regardless and despite,
living as new, but in the old.
Maturity presses sweeter wine,
Wisdom pearls are mine,
all these gifts are thine,
I drink this cup, now and forever.