by Charlotte Bennardo

Merriam-Webster's (https://www.merriam-webster.com) definition of wonder:

1a: a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvelit's a wonder you weren't killedthe pyramid is a wonder to beholdb: miracle2: the quality of exciting amazed admiration3a: rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experienceb: a feeling of doubt or uncertainty

  Here's what wonder looks like: (All photos courtesy of Pexels)

May we all always cherish it, keep it, share it, and protect it.
Charlotte writes MG, YA, NA, and adult novels in sci fi, fantasy, contemporary, paranormal, and romance genres. Her latest novel, Christmas Bells, Hanukkah Lights, releases in December. Her other works include YA fantasy novel, The Excalibur Vow and he award-winning middle grade Evolution Revolution trilogy, Simple Machines, Simple Plans, and Simple Lessons. She co-authored the YA novels Blonde OPS, Sirenz, and Sirenz Back in Fashion. She is working on several children's and adult novels, and other short stories. She lives in NJ with her husband, floofy cat Mink, and a squirrel who insists on digging up her geraniums. He thinks he's funny.