Grateful
am I
for the sight to see
the beauty
in the earth below
and the sky above;
Blessed
am I
to feel the rustling
of wind blowing
through my hair;
Thankful
am I
to smell the rain
in the air;
Appreciative
am I
to hear the sound
of silence
as she brings
peace to my ears
and love
to my eyes
~ Bryan W Hayes
December 23, 2010