Oh God, give me eyes to see the Divine In these quiet moments as I jaunt the five blocks to the library, Bearing overdue books and homemade strawberry-chia jam May I be drawn into rhythm with You As my strong feet traverse the uneven sidewalks, aware of challenges but turning loose expectations I remember the godly heritage before me, as the clear notes of a church bell play a familiar hymn And I recall the days of cracking open hymnals with my grandparents The curliques of a wrought iron gate catch my eye, As does a blooming red rose bush behind it Remind me that healthy boundaries create flourishing love Faded hand-prints in primary colors are accompanied by the words “We're all God's,” A gentle chastising to my heart when I see a mama smoking by her baby Instead of judgment, I offer her encouraging words and a smile The sky is such a brilliant blue hue, And the clouds are so full and fluffy, Floating along just like my thoughts Thank you, God, For streaming thoughts towards me like sunbeams and grains of sand There is a bush of purple flowers and golden marigolds I pass by, life is happening here In exquisite defiance of the condemned buildings and chipping paint These things I give thanks for on a Saturday morning.
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