Distant Thoughts
Would You rather I be in church today
Or enjoying the enchantment of Your creation
Mesmerized, I inhale nature’s fragrance
Bible on my lap, open to Psalm 19:1
As the shy, golden Thrush
Emulates a chorister
Declaring the work of Your hands
His flutelike voice resonates
Bestowing music through the forest
Here I feel closer to You, Lord
Than I do within brick walls
Your majesty surrounds me
Accept my prayer of gratitude
For the splendor of Your gift
Life in every plant, every creature
I linger here for hours
*Written May 28, 2014
Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2014
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