Swing

We often imagine ourselves
on the upswing or down,

forgetting that point in the middle
where we are neither up nor down

but doing fine. Better than fine.
And even on the most difficult days,

let us imagine ourselves flying upward,
arms flung outward, ready to embrace

all that’s right with the world,
praising that which we can’t see,

that which supports us, even in midair,
as we keep on swinging, wearing

the brightest, biggest smile.

Henry / Photo by his mommy, Lauren Just Giel
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2 Responses to Swing

  1. Gloria Beverage's avatar Gloria Beverage says:

    Love, love, love this image. Thank you!

    • janishaag's avatar janishaag says:

      Thank you, Gloria! We’re just a wee bit biased, but we think Henry’s a gem in every way, and his mom, Lauren, is now a photography teacher. She and Henry’s dad, Gerald, sure made a super-cute little guy!

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