I Have Seen
I Have Seen
As I look back upon my life
I never must forget
For more than thirty thousand days
I’ve seen the skies ablaze at sunset.
What a miracle, I thought
As I hummed a little tune
Because for just as many nights
I’ve gazed in wonder at the moon.
I’ve witnessed brilliant streaks of lightning
Watched a million flowers bloom
I’ve seen the faces of my loved ones
And how their smiles light up a room.
I’ve been awed by mountains’ majesties
Watched the roll of ocean waves
Been enchanted by fresh snowfall
Seen tears flow by many graves.
I’ve watched my children’s children grow
Then start families of their own
I’ve seen the fruits of my hard labor
Emerge from seeds that I have sown.
I’ve seen birds soar among the clouds
Marveled creatures of the sea
So much beauty in this world
That God has shared with me.
For my Daddy
Julie Conerly Votolato 10/02/11
Copyright © Julie Conerly | Year Posted 2011
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