Wonder

It keeps us curious. It’s a reminder that the universe holds an infinite number of surprises.

When we are born everything is new and full of wonder. A face, a sound, a patch of sunlight on the wall. Everything starts with a question and as we grow and collect answers our wonder becomes quieter.

It doesn’t have to though.

We can stay curious, to imagine, to see possibilities in what feels mundane. To stay open to other people’s experiences.

Wonder keeps us alive to life. It makes us explorers open to new discoveries.

I wonder if stars feel seen
Or if the sun ever feels cold
Do oceans ever feel empty
And do mountains ever feel small
Do plans dream of spontaneity
And do words get tired of letters
Can numbers feel their value
I wonder if lions ever lie
Or if whole things fear getting holes

I’ve never wondered more
Than wonder was ready for