Down the trail and under the trees
Mayapples march
In the soft morning breeze.
Suddenly, crowds of mayapples are marching along the forest floor.
Each one has seven broad leaves that come together to form a green umbrella.
Out from beneath each green umbrella peaks a shy, little cup-shaped white flower.
The flower often goes unnoticed by people passing by but is such a delight to those who take the time to find it.
Mayapples remind me how easily some of us can be lost in a crowd.
Those who are not outgoing or who consider themselves ordinary, are all too often passed by unnoticed.
Several times in my life, I've found a good friend by getting to know better, a quiet person who didn't stand out in the crowd.
What a joy it has been to unexpectedly find an interesting person whose qualities I soon grew to treasure.
Probably, not far from where you are, right now, there is a new friend waiting to be found.
It's that person you've so often overlooked.
Tip up that person's green umbrella, and start a conversation. You'll be glad you did!
Blessings, Sandra
