A Week of Delight

 

Gratitude smiles

 in eyes made of water,

hands made of clean air,

in the spirit of kindness,

we celebrate a week of delight.

 

The quality of air is good today… how long will it last?

Oppressive clouds of smoky air scared us a few days ago,

 now gratitude emerges under a new clear light:

We can fully grasp the value of this precious gift.

After a long persistent drought

a generous blanket of fresh rain finally embraced the body of Mother Earth

where our garden grows.

The plants perked up.

The garden beams in vibrant flowers.

The soil, content, revitalized the hearts of the creatures around us.

The bunnies played new games.

The toads must be dancing in their cool sanctuaries.

We celebrate a week of delight,

the kindness of a neighbor offering us homegrown food.

Tears of joy are not enough to explain it.

 

Gratitude smiles in eyes of water,

hands made of clean air,

kindness that abounds.