Cusp

Today's word is "cusp" ... A point that marks the beginning of a change.

Pointed
We can't seem to change, not by ourselves.
We try of course, to do a little better ...
every day, in every way ... but our history
disproves our efforts. Just look around.

Sometimes we try not to do something
we know is not in anyone's best interest.
Sometimes we try to prove our
compassion or generosity and then find
it only lasts a moment ... especially
if no one's watching. It seems we're
always teetering on the cusp of new life.
Once in a while though, we come through.
And in our surprise, we can see who we
are becoming, despite ourselves.

Anne Selleck
Copyright 2013