Small Miracle

Rags, threads, a coat of many colors,
a web, netting, a spider's meal.
Fish caught at sea to feed the multitudes.

What small miracle began the day?

A woman talking to gathered thousands.
A dog waiting at the door to go outside.
The hint of the sun on the horizon.
Preparations for the morning meal.
Arising to put a foot on the floor.
The steps of neighbors overhead.
The chilled air evaporating breath.
The gathered thousands applauding.

One hopes to find a moment of significance,
to be remembered for the ages to come,
but receives only the snow covering the ground.