A Host of Things To Celebrate

We celebrate a host of things Which true to form awareness brings Us closer to our heartfelt past By crafting memories that last. In some things we participate, Like birthdays we enumerate; And, some things we commemorate, As lives well lived we consecrate. For some things we pay our respects - Those things that cause us to reflect On Life's great mysteries and gifts That bring us joy - our souls uplift: For Sun's rays "rising" in the east And sunsets muted hues released. For streams cascading well-worn stones - Bucolic scenes in earthy tones. For crops that grow in furrowed fields - Fresh scent of grass the sickle yields; Flowers that shrug off winter's grasp And trees that leaf in spring's recast. For artists' own artistic flair That song and dance and painting share; For writing prose and poetry - Expressive creativity. The special bond our feelings bring To all things worth remembering. Yes, there are things to celebrate That through the years will resonate.