Each Morning

Each morning
upon awakening
I'm presented with a choice,
either to fill my heart
with love,
or feel the emptiness
of unfulfilled dreams.

I am only in the moment.
If I fill my heart with love
and meet every person
and situation
with an open heart
I will be rewarded
beyond
my imagination.

If, I only feel
my emptiness
my heart will wither
and will have nothing to offer --
a flower without scent or color.
Nothing to appreciate,
or to attract --
a dried stalk.

Each morning
upon awakening
I'm presented with this choice.