Many small actors
help my equilibrium return —
the recognition of an old friend,
a planned reunion followed through on,
lots of other little things —
Nothing momentous
or even relevant,
just the quiet footsteps of life,
each thing moving for its own purpose
on its own course

These things together
set down a patchwork of peace,
calm the roiled landscape,
re-establish my presence,
find my ground.

©Wendy Mulhern
December 30, 2014