ETERNAL BLESSINGS

ETERNAL BLESSINGS

The seasons now are changing;

My life is changing too.

The scenery is different 

And clouded is my view.

I have walked a difficult path

And faced my own mortality.

Felt gentle hands, heard soothing voices ~

I have glimpsed eternity.

My steps are slower,

And busy are my days.

With appointments  

And folk to guide my ways.

I used to be a "night owl"

But now it's early to bed.

I sometimes just can hardly wait

To lay down my weary head.

My daughters have made me proud.

Friends have been kind and true.

But there are many other little things

That I would like to share with you.

The joys I find in simple things

Like the dew upon the grass,

The early morning misted sky

A drink from a beautiful glass.

A smile from a stranger in the park,

Music that stirs my soul,

Letters in my mail box

Messages that make me whole.

A little girl with straight blonde hair

Who is excited when we meet,

She rushes out to greet me

Nearly sweeps me off my feet.

Celebrations with my family 

Of special times and days,

Watching how they make their lives

Each with their differing ways.

Each day is a blessing it's true

And when nighttime comes for me

I sit and count my blessings 

And they are all so clear to see.

© Linda J. Vaughan

September 21 2011