The Best Things In Life Are Free

'Tis often said that the best things in life are free.
Open your eyes and keen those ears and I think you would agree!
When Old Sol gilds the eastern skies then settles in the west,
We're awed by the Master's Artistry and we are truly blessed!

Note the magnificence of a rainbow arching across the sky;
In the ebon universe, the celestial bodies silently passing by.
The sight of skeins of geese winging their way to points unknown;
The sound of soughing winds through the pines so stately grown!

Dew drops on crimson roses at dawn that grace a pristine lawn;
The gamboling nigh yon copse of a graceful doe and her fawn.
Hear the laughter of little children cavorting in the park,
And the cheery song in the lea of a very contented meadow lark!

Sounds of water playing its hymn rushing o'er stones in a stream;
The sight of a majestic eagle soaring high and its clarion scream!
Mountains reaching for the sky are a magnificent sight to behold;
In the autumn, the trees all cloaked in crimson, yellow and gold!

Herds of buffalo and sleek antelope grazing on the rolling plain;
Awesome displays of lightning to be seen during a pouring rain.
There are so many things that are free, too many to really measure,
That don't cost a cent if we'd only take the time for them to treasure!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Duncan Avatar
October 24, 2015 at 2:35 AM
Well this is a 7 for sure Bob :) I love nature .
Hinshaw Avatar
October 24, 2015 at 11:26 AM
Thank you, Debbie for your kind comment. Best to you - bob h
A  Avatar
July 19, 2015 at 4:27 PM
how true this is, when kids say they're bored i shake my head there is so much to do priceless fun, enjoyed your right
Merryman Avatar
July 19, 2015 at 12:48 AM
A beautiful, descriptive write, Bob! So many times we take the treasure of God's creation for granted. Love, Kim
Hinshaw Avatar
July 19, 2015 at 1:49 PM
Thank you, Kim - I really appreciate your thoughts and comments - bob h
A. Sharma Avatar
July 18, 2015 at 10:03 PM
How true Robert! Only if we cud realise n cherish those gifts!! Superb write my dear friend!
Hinshaw Avatar
July 19, 2015 at 1:48 PM
Thank you, Dr Sharma - I appreciate your kind comments - Best to you always - bob h
Laurie Avatar
July 18, 2015 at 8:48 PM
G'day Robert... not only is it free, but it's so rewarding to be a part of nature's splendour. To be a subject and not pretend to be the ruler would mean future generations can enjoy this as well - thank you Robert - Lindsay
Harrell Avatar
July 18, 2015 at 4:49 PM
I can tell you of a lot of good things in life that are free: love, happiness, gifts from heaven, life, one's potentials, headaches.... haha I'll stop for now
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July 18, 2015 at 6:41 PM
Hi, Toq - great to hear from you - missed you for awhile but glad you are back in a writing mood. Always enjoy your verse. Take care - bob h
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