THE TREE..

The tree before me stood high on the hill..
It's leaves fluttered in the warm afternoon sun..
At first there was nothing about the tree
that gave wonder or moved me ..
Still I stared at its beauty until, like a bolt,
The tree began to illuminate tiny glittering
lights, twinkling each sunlit leaf..
Mesmerized,  I watched this ordinary tree
teach me there's beauty in every living thing ..
The leaves rustled and fluttered as the rays of sun
turned each green and yellow leaf into a brilliant
burst of light as though a string of lights was attached on each one..
I stood in awe..  its natural grandeur, it's natural
beauty took my breath away ..
Far too often we see through a glass, darkly,
really never seeing clearly, but vaguely, we reflect
visions  of muted colors ..
Sometimes the scales that cover our eyes never allow
us to see the glory that is revealed by the light that brings
life to our ordinary life's ..
Let the God of light permeate your withered soul..
Let the warmth of his love restore and heal ..
1 Corinthians 13:12
John 14:6
Psalms 84:11

Patsy McNutt Morgan
09/22/15