Cherry Tree: Two Haiku
The ancient trunk smooth
as copper ribbon, rough as
twine of green and gold.
High in branches thick
with viridescent leaves, a
hidden sparrow sings.
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As I’ve been reading and editing my talks from the women’s retreat at my church these past few weeks, I’ve been feeling nudged to take gratitude more seriously on my blog. So, starting today, every Thursday will be about thanks giving.
Today, I’m grateful for:
2587. The cherry tree and its beautiful bark
2588. The sparrow singing invisibly in its canopy
2589. Eyes to see
2590. Ears to hear
2591. Words to capture a moment in time
What are you thankful for?
Please take a moment to name (in the comment box, perhaps?) three or four—or ten!—things for which you’re grateful. Let’s lift up a hymn of grateful praise to the Giver of all good gifts!
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Today I’m grateful for:
– Working limbs and the ability to run
– amazing views of mountains and water
– help from friends
– the spectre of potentially challenging news dissapated
Clare, I’m grateful with you that the spectre of that challenging news dissipated. Woot!
Today I’m thankful for:
-a husband that listens well
-a job that I truly enjoy
-getting to watch Jane and Jack and Ben and Luke (and a couple hundred other kids) grow
-fresh strawberries
-grace to enjoy walking to and from work in the rain..on June 22
It wouldn’t be Seattle if it didn’t rain on the second day of summer, now, would it? 🙂 Trying to remember that it’s good for my strawberries and pear trees!
Today I am grateful for:
– my shy kindergarten boy hugging his teacher goodbye for the summer
– my generous husband graciously moving an acquaintance’s furniture in the rain after a long week of work
– Macrina Bakery’s dill scones – and time to eat in peace!
– Kimberlee’s blog to remind me to be grateful!
Susan, thank you for including me and my words in your gift list today!