Enjoy the bounty.....

Life is a gift on loan from God,
to enliven our spirits each and every day.
To enjoy the bounty laid before,
sharing with all as we go on our way.

Visiting a friend long overdue,
or buying lunch for a stranger we meet.
Observing nature unraveling its magic,
thanking God for every miniscule treat.

A flower blooming into full vibrant color,
the ocean replenishing itself after a rain.
Tall trees swaying rhythmically,
never faltering, or displaying pain.

Majestic mountains with hidden treasures,
dirt and rock trails never walked before.
Filled with an abundance of life and sounds,
rustling leaves so innocent and pure.

A stream, a river, a bubbling rivulet,
slowly changing, rearranging all we see.
Places where time almost stands still,
how simple life was meant to be.

A deer and her fawn, a buck watching over,
a bear and her cubs cuddling in a den.
A horse and her fold, a cow and her calf,
a couple and children playing in a glen.

This magnificent, well structured garden we see,
out of unconditional love was given to all.
From the air we breathe to water we drink,
the life sustaining force will one day fall.

This beautiful, pristine garden we enjoy,
is a bountiful fortune filled with wealth.
A personal treasure for each to relish,
also to nurture, respect, care for with stealth.

Life is a gift on loan from God,
to enliven our spirits each and every day.
To enjoy the bounty laid before,
sharing with all as we go on our way.

Written by:
Karen Palumbo
Photography by:
Robert Palumbo
8/30/2009 © All rights reserved