different lens

today, i feel a little different.

my body aches to rest.
my feet aches to run.
my mind aches to imagine.
my voice aches to share.

the sun seems brighter.
the world's colors are more vivid.
my maddy looks bigger and wiser

my steps slower. my breath deeper.
my face older. my heart softer.

i feel an urgent call to change,
to redefine,
to live,
to be.

my life. my priorities. my daily routines.
my self-esteem. my values. my relationships.
my dreams. my core. my spirit.

i can't stop thinking about life's fragility.
life's miracles. life's messages. life's pain.
life's joys. life's ending. life's meaning.

i can't stop feeling grateful and
i can't stop feeling love.

today, i feel a little different.