The World is More Than the Sum of Its Parts
How’s your day been?
It’s been nice.
Why?
Because the sky is a happy blue
and is filled with puffy clouds
that invite my imagination to sink into them.
The world is full of
sights, smells, and sounds,
tastes and physical feelings
that everyone can enjoy --
but not everyone does.
What’s your favorite season?
Winter.
Why?
I love the comfort of being blanket-wrapped
while reading by the fireplace,
knowing that I’m warm even though it’s freezing outside.
These potentially-universal experiences
are meaningful to individuals because of emotions --
because of the intangible feelings
that each sense awakens in the mind
and in the soul.
What’s your favorite bird?
Hummingbirds.
Why?
Because the awe of watching them flit in and out of sight
has filled me every summer
while sitting on the porch swing at my grandparents’ house.
Emotions call back memories,
enhancing the amazingness of today
because of past happinesses.
As we add personal experiences with physical senses,
life becomes more than words can convey.
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