Nothing Ordinary

The book of Ecclesiastes cuts man's days down to size!

A very thought-provoking read, often vexing as he dissects

the good and evil of life.

(written by King Solomon, the son of King David.)

His conclusion at the end of the book, I've shared below today's poem

Being found among the living today

is an extra-ordinary privilege!

Let's make it count!

I've come to a conclusion as I watch the seasons turn

And marvel at the fusion of future, present and past

Of some days fair and merry and some hard with much to learn

There's nothing ordinary in life's sun and shadow cast

Where what we dare to boast of, soon falls prey to dust and ash

How loss of what we most love teaches the most about love

Where 'nothing new under the sun' can make a mighty splash

But tis how far the ripples run we should be wary of

Where no one is born better than another, nor dies so

We, all in this together should be more patient and kind

Because we all are very loved by He whose favors flow 

There's nothing ordinary about mornings, mercy-lined

I've come to the conclusion that we of the human race

Are authors of confusion in the case of true success 

And winning, so we carry all we can with haggard pace/chase 

There's nothing ordinary about 'simple' happiness

...and living with intention not to get caught in the fray

Of fretting/getting and contention for what never seems enough

One thing has become very clear, come-whatever-yet-may 

There's nothing ordinary, dear, regarding life and love 

Janet Martin

Eccles.12:8-13

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher,

“All is vanity.”

The Whole Duty of Man

9 And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, 

he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out

 and set[c] in order many proverbs. 

10 The Preacher sought to find [d]acceptable words; 

and what was written was upright—words of truth. 

11 The words of the wise are like goads, 

and the words of [e]scholars are like well-driven nails, 

given by one Shepherd. 

12 And further, my son, be admonished by these.

Of making many books there is no end, 

and much study is wearisome to the flesh.

13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:

Fear God and keep His commandments,

For this is man’s all.

14 For God will bring every work into judgment,

Including every secret thing,

Whether good or evil.