The ladybug wakes up and remembers, it is a most special day– her friend’s birthday is today.
Her abode, a sweet little rose with crystal droplets of dew, reflecting sunlit petals into a rainbow of hue.
Now she must hurry, no time to tarry, as she makes cupcakes– vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry; making a pot of rose hips tea, she spices it ever so carefully.
She then tidies up– picking a fresh bouquet of buttercup to place on her table, with party favor for little bugs to savor.
Ribbons are hung and balloons strung to celebrate such an occasion… she hears the doorbell ring, the guests have arrived– oh, what presents they bring!
Then they all dance to a tune that the ladybug wrote, by the light of the full moon, ending on a most harmonious note as they all sing “Happy Birthday to you!”
There’s a ladybug queen who lives in a garden of roses. Of the flowers she takes special care; a gown of petals and leaves she wears from lovely roses grown there. With gesture and expression so serene, she is composed of gentle concern for all creation. She loves all the animals, living by a simple creed… to help those who are in need.
With her lovely song she charms and protects all from harm. She plants a seed in the desire to do a kind deed to all those who come.
With her healing touch, hate and fear disappear without a trace… in this magical place. Enveloped in this aura of beauty as they breathe in this fragrant air, those that are in despair are born anew in the light of her care.
Keener are their senses, with greater clarity is their vision– they now see with more accuracy than they ever have before, and those who once had little regard for other life… are transformed. They leave now, as they embrace all creatures great and small, with a greater sense of humanity and a kinder disposition toward all.
I may not be able to change the past I may not be able to abolish all crime. I wish that I could cure all disease, poverty, and eliminate all cruelty. But it is not possible.
I may never be in a position to stop wars. I may never find a cure for cancer or find all the answers to questions which I seek. It is true that I have limits.
But I can show mercy and kindess to all God’s creatures. I can choose not to be prejudice and show fairness to all people. I can act with concern for the welfare of others. I can bring light into the world by sharing my gifts with another. My life can make a difference… Because I can care.
