Seeing possibilities

When we moved the ancient wood stove 

That came with our house 

Out of the sun porch 

(Where it was blocking the view) 

And into the yard at some random position 

(Where it’s now part of a different view, 

Because it’s too heavy to move again) 

People would comment:

 “We love your new fountain!” 

And we’d laugh… 

Change — always challenging — 

 Also offers opportunities 

 To see things from a different perspective; 

To open; to try new things; to take chances. 

I’m trying to get better at seeing possibilities 

 And letting go of longings for what was.