When It Comes

For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. -Job 3:25

Water the daisies.
	Watch the dirt	turn dark
		with relief.
	
Love the bees.  Like you, they have
	names and middle names,
memories,		deaths.

Open your hand 
	to the tug and huff
of toddlers, 	the macaroni on the table
	hardened to half-smiles…