I CELEBRATE LIFE

I CELEBRATE LIFE

Today I celebrate life

With it's wonders and it's fears

I celebrate the joy it brings

And I celebrate it's tears.

The joy of early morning

When the dayspring is at hand

The friends I gather round me  -

The way that things are planned.

I celebrate each breath I take

And will ever thankful be

For the very gracious man

Who gave the gift of life to me.

Love is celebrated in my heart

With it's tenderness and pleasure

And those I love are dear to me

The greatest of life's treasure.

I celebrate the sunrise 

And the bird's sweet morning song,

The blue of skies above me 

How can I go wrong ?

I celebrate the ocean 

And the movement of the tide,

The pleasure of a seaside walk

Brings joy I cannot hide.

I celebrate the summer days

And the changing of the seasons

Music and laughter and kindness

I celebrate for many reasons.

The joy of winter nights beside the fire

Good company and a book to read,

I celebrate these special times 

When I have all I need.

I celebrate the chance I've been given

To reach out and hold another's hand.

To enjoy laughter and friendship 

With those from a different land.

We live in a world that's changing

And filled with trouble and strife

Despite the sadness around me 

I CELEBRATE MY LIFE.

©  Linda J. Vaughan

January 11th. 2013