The Simple Things

I. (Simple thankfulness.)

A kiss on the cheek,
Children so sweet,
A good night's sleep,
A mountain so steep.

The beauty of a flower,
A taste, sweet and sour,
A tree, nature's tower,
A quiet, peaceful hour.

A walk by the creek,
A character very meek,
At a child sleeping, a peek,
Strength when one is weak.

II. (Into His presence.)

The presence of God,
Sweet Spirit in my soul so hot,
Making me into what I am not,
Hands raised high, what He has wrought!

Birds singing lifting me,
Nature's music inspiring me,
I blend into what I need to be,
For a moment raptured, Oh what I see!

Like an eagle in the sky,
Up to His arms I do fly,
His presence envelops me else I die,
With Him I soar way up high.

III. (Back to earth.)

Children, kitties, dogs and cats,
On the back nice little pats,
Sunny day shining upon my back,
Simple things......I'm thankful for that.

This writing is the copyright of Lynne Johnson-Yohnk and was posted with her permission. Additional articles may be viewed here. Her email address is lyohnk@hotmail.com if you wish to write.

Page added February 5, 2006

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