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Just because they've always been there doesn't mean we can't lose them. Value what you have enough to take the necessary steps to keep it. Appreciate it, Love it, Take care of it. Treat it right.

Beauty

There's beauty all around us,
In the trees, the flowers, the air,
And it quietly surrounds us,
If we'll make ourselves aware.

We only have to look and see,
For God has placed it there,
A quiet, gentle blessing,
Unobtrusive, patient, fair.

We find it most in nature,
In her woods and fields and dells.
We find it in the songs of birds,
The colors in seashells.

The power of the ocean's waves,
As they crash against the shore,
Or the way they gently roll in,
Once the storm is o'er.

The merry way they scamper in.
And lap against the shore,
The sun shining like jewels,
So different from before.

The silver of the rain drops,
Each one a jewel rare;
For who can make a rain drop,
Pray tell me if you dare.

The crystal, pristine beauty,
Of the snow in winter time,
And the warmth of home and family,
After a hard day's grind.

The joy with which my dog runs,
To meet me at the door.
No matter what my failures,
I know his love is sure.

So much beauty everywhere,
Surrounds us every day;
So important yet so simple,
That we don't appreciate,


How necessary are these things,
We take so much for granted.
I thank The Lord for all these things,
Rare gifts that He has granted.
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De Beaulieu Avatar
July 2, 2020 at 6:01 PM
Hello Judy Ball, yes nature is beautiful.I everywhere I look. Enjoy your evening my friend.
Ball Avatar
July 31, 2020 at 12:45 PM
Thanks so much Darlene. God Bless, JB
Tor Avatar
June 23, 2020 at 10:38 PM
Very nice Judy. Truly enjoyed reading...
Ball Avatar
June 24, 2020 at 5:42 PM
Thanks bunches Michael. God Bless, JB
Laurie Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 10:49 PM
Hello Judy … all it takes is to sit down amongst the pristine bush and look closely around you and watch the world in miniature. Most folk only focus on the big picture. I did enjoy your poem Judy - Lindsay
Ball Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 9:41 AM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 7:55 PM
This is such a wondrous poem, penned in 'classic' style. A FAVE for me, Judy. Thank you SO much! Blessings, Gershon
Ball Avatar
June 18, 2020 at 3:31 PM
Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless, JB
Andresen Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 2:34 PM
- I agree ... very important ... lovely written, Judy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ball Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 5:56 PM
Thanks bunches Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 7:09 PM
Wow Judy, this is one of your finest! Your imagery combined with your gratitude for the gifts of nature blend into a word painted masterpiece! I am saving this beauty in my Faves my friend. I hope you can find a contest to enter this in. I loved it! Blessings xxoo
Ball Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 5:58 PM
Thank you so much Connie. God Bless, JB
Ball Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 5:57 PM
Thank you so much Connie. God Bless, JB
Horsman Avatar
June 14, 2020 at 11:13 PM
Being born and raised a country boy, this poem Judy, really does gel with me, the subject matter along with the flair rhythm and rhyme, makes for wonderful poetry, and you Judy are no stranger to writing such creations...
Ball Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 6:15 AM
Thanks bunches Harry. God Bless, JB
Mcconnell Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 3:37 PM
Such a beautiful write Judy, indeed highlighting such truths that we forget all that's around us taking them for granted. Trust all is well in Canada, Blessings always, Gordon
Ball Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 6:12 AM
Thanks bunches Gordon. God Bless, JB
Proxenos Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 2:12 PM
Hi Judy, I agree with you and enjoyed this poem so much, 4 years ago we did a tour of England only a little of Scotland. I loved our trip, but was thankful to be on the plane back to Johannesburg. What should we eat tonight asked my husband who owned a restaurant for 33 years, I want two soft boiled eggs, and toast and home made tea! I had missed my home! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Ball Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 6:06 AM
Thanks bunches Jennifer. God Bless, JB
Leffanta Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 2:06 PM
Still having a ball, aren't you? Aloha! Rico
Ball Avatar
June 16, 2020 at 6:02 AM
Thanks bunches Rico. God Bless, JB
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