August 2013
With rare exception, here's what takes place after
Will and I stuff more stuff on top of our stuff in the car:
We pull back onto the freeway and wonder aloud about
That which compels us to feed certain needs, and then—
Two hours later than he and I had originally planned
We pull into the parking lot and walk into
The attractive lobby of this splendid resort, which resembles
A small town, perching prettily on the hillside
Of the Italian Riviera, where …
Upon approaching the front desk
We express our delight to find ourselves holding the key to
Our favorite, two bedroom, two bath condo
Which is adjacent to the elevator
On the fifth floor of our favorite building
And this has been true, year after year, for this reason:
Just before leaving at the end of another idyllic stay
Will seeks out the general manager and
Thanks him warmly for every kindness with a generous gift
And the gift is always well deserved for this reason:
This lovely resort spreads over a landscape of rolling hills
In a gorgeous location over looking the ocean, suggesting that
Very few buildings exist on even terrain upon which I can walk
As most buildings are reached by staircases here, there, everywhere
My ability to move freely from condo to pool would certainly be limited
And knowing this to be true, the general manager consistently
Reserves a condo for us in this specific building, thus kindly
Accomodating my needs, suggesting that I can move freely
Easily and happily on my own from condo to lobby to poolside
And as the general manager also goes out of his way to
Accomodate our desire to feast our eyes upon
The tranquility of the ocean
From the fifth floor balcony of our two bedroom condo
Nothing interferes with the calming nature of
The spectacular view that delights our senses
Morning, noon and night, day after day
And since he welcomes us warmly while handing us
The key to another glorious time in paradise with
Family and dear friends—well—
Is there any wonder why I feel as gratified as if
I'd closed my eyes, wished on a star and
Found the key to the penthouse of
The magic kingdom placed within my open palm?
Though this is our seventh year in paradise
I feel every bit as excited, upon entering the elevator, as
That very first time when I ascended to the top floor
And while Will finishes unloading the car
I smile to think that
Upon making good use of the card key
Good fortune lies directly ahead …
Then, while the two of us are unpacking in our spacious master suite
You can see why I rejoice aloud over the fact that
Come what may, tomorrow …
Life is truly what you make of it, today
And as it's clear that we can live only one day at a time …
I've learned to make the most of
Every moment in which joy, overflowing, naturally, from
Deep within my heart, offers sound reason to
Fully appreciate every kindness that eases my way
Toward that which remains unknown
As each person's future unfolds …
And thus, near the end of our stay
Will hears me say: Shall we stop for the gift card, today?
With rare exception, here's what takes place after
Will and I stuff more stuff on top of our stuff in the car:
We pull back onto the freeway and wonder aloud about
That which compels us to feed certain needs, and then—
Two hours later than he and I had originally planned
We pull into the parking lot and walk into
The attractive lobby of this splendid resort, which resembles
A small town, perching prettily on the hillside
Of the Italian Riviera, where …
Upon approaching the front desk
We express our delight to find ourselves holding the key to
Our favorite, two bedroom, two bath condo
Which is adjacent to the elevator
On the fifth floor of our favorite building
And this has been true, year after year, for this reason:
Just before leaving at the end of another idyllic stay
Will seeks out the general manager and
Thanks him warmly for every kindness with a generous gift
And the gift is always well deserved for this reason:
This lovely resort spreads over a landscape of rolling hills
In a gorgeous location over looking the ocean, suggesting that
Very few buildings exist on even terrain upon which I can walk
As most buildings are reached by staircases here, there, everywhere
My ability to move freely from condo to pool would certainly be limited
And knowing this to be true, the general manager consistently
Reserves a condo for us in this specific building, thus kindly
Accomodating my needs, suggesting that I can move freely
Easily and happily on my own from condo to lobby to poolside
And as the general manager also goes out of his way to
Accomodate our desire to feast our eyes upon
The tranquility of the ocean
From the fifth floor balcony of our two bedroom condo
Nothing interferes with the calming nature of
The spectacular view that delights our senses
Morning, noon and night, day after day
And since he welcomes us warmly while handing us
The key to another glorious time in paradise with
Family and dear friends—well—
Is there any wonder why I feel as gratified as if
I'd closed my eyes, wished on a star and
Found the key to the penthouse of
The magic kingdom placed within my open palm?
Though this is our seventh year in paradise
I feel every bit as excited, upon entering the elevator, as
That very first time when I ascended to the top floor
And while Will finishes unloading the car
I smile to think that
Upon making good use of the card key
Good fortune lies directly ahead …
Then, while the two of us are unpacking in our spacious master suite
You can see why I rejoice aloud over the fact that
Come what may, tomorrow …
Life is truly what you make of it, today
And as it's clear that we can live only one day at a time …
I've learned to make the most of
Every moment in which joy, overflowing, naturally, from
Deep within my heart, offers sound reason to
Fully appreciate every kindness that eases my way
Toward that which remains unknown
As each person's future unfolds …
And thus, near the end of our stay
Will hears me say: Shall we stop for the gift card, today?
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