It is a good time to appreciate the insects

and functioning supply chains

and normal weather

and the fact that there are whales.

It is a good time to appreciate our loved ones

and tell people what they mean to us

and throw ourselves into romance with wild abandon

and be naked and vulnerable with someone who is gentle.

It is a good time to live in continuous appreciation

for the sun on our face

for the birdsongs in our ears

for a fresh cup of coffee

for a child's laugh

for a lover's touch

for electricity and clean water

for a visible sky

for breathable air

for arable land

for a living world.

It is a good time to cherish this orgy of terrestriality

with everything we've got

for however long it is with us

so that if the time comes to say goodbye

we can tuck it in lovingly and kiss it goodnight

like a tired little boy

after a long day's play.

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Reading by Tim Foley.