Constant sunshine. Spring (it’s coming here in SA–you can feel it!). The laughter of little ones. Gwanele’s smile. Safe travels. A chai tea latte at M&B. Emails from home. Hot dinner on the table. Photos of loved ones, favorite places, good memories. Gary Soto. Poetry. Good friends who remind you to bring your poetry with you half way around the world. Stars. Warm blankets. God’s sovereignty. Prayer. A good book. Fresh sheets. Shoes on my feet. Wisdom. Clean water. Magnetic alphabets. Roasted marshmallows. My health. Crayons. Grace…

This post was originally blogged on 21 August 2007 @ 10:07pm from Johannesburg, South Africa