National Achievers Day, March 24, 2025 283 words

I found this special day to celebrate the achievements of friends, family and coworkers in my life. I am referring to the clerk that remembers to double bag my groceries each time I use her checkout. The young person that runs to get to the library door before me so he can open and hold the door for me. There is the family member that takes the time to read and comment on my blog. The older woman, who sits in front of us in the first pew, that walks over to smile and offers her hand in peace during service. The driver that stops far back from the crosswalk to signals he sees us.
For every person that ignores or scowls, there are nine others who smile. They make my day. Exchanging “hellos” is healing for the soul.
In this list, I will add my virtual groups of friends. Those in Behind our Eyes , Writers with Disabilities, Braille Chat group, Braille Forum and Newsreel.
The online magazines The Avocet, Breath and Shadow, The Plum Tree Tavern and Spirit fire Review for publishing my poetry and short stories. The editors have become friends. Your work and dedication to those of us who deal with blindness and other issues is appreciated. Your encouragement has helped many achieve their writing goals. You are the reason for my writing achievements. You know who you are. Thank you.
Carol Farnsworth
* Poem
Invisible
I sit by myself
Who is watching?
I smile and hope another receives it.
I am here, to offer my hand to touch.
a hand reaches for mine.
connection
I achieve my goal.
We are not alone.
carolaspot@aol.com copyrighted 3/24/25