SITTING IN THE SHADE

Sitting in the shade of a old familiar tree
Breathing the evening air on the hum of a thousand birds
Reclined in the stillness and warmth of a lazy moon

I remember what it is that moves me so
I revel in the picture perfect serenity of a cloistered life
The simple nods and semi-smiles
The gentle civility of recognition
The hope that tomorrow will always be as carefree

I ask that I keep the vision of a life lived in such splendor
For the will of the world would have me forget
Forget the sounds of my children playing
The warming glow of an afternoon sun
and the priceless kiss of love

Tender moments coincide with melodrama
Balanced through the filters of a happy and grateful heart
Share with me the elegance of life’s own joy

The joy that a willing spirit finds in every turn
Your love has merit here
Here where you might be free
Free to love all things
and seeing them as gifts from a merciful God

Share with me that I might have more love
Sitting in the shade of an old familiar tree
I am blessed!