Poetry
A Bird's Eye View
by Keith Powell
Oh how blind we are. I was frustrated as I ruminated on what I did not possess. Days and sometimes even months are given to thinking about what I don't have. I believe religions are built on the concept of focusing on what is missing in our life instead of what is provided.
Suddenly I was jolted into a thankful spirit as I was inspired by a bird. I was sitting on a porch chair and I could hear in the background the heavenly noise of children playing. Two birds flew by and perched on the wall on the backside of my house. As I was dozing off I could hear one of the bird's singing:
"Oh God how great Thou art
Thou that givest me wings to fly
Thou that providest my meals on time
Thou that clothes me warm and cool
I see one of Your children moving around in that big home You gave them
He looks just like You
Thank You that I can sit here and see him clearly
When I gaze at all You've made for me, I am overwhelmed with joy
I think I'll continue to sing to You
You are so good to me
The air is so free
You gave me this wall to sit on and Your people to look at
You remind me of what is precious
You give me what is good
You promise my every need will be met
So I sing to you"
Could it be that a little bird has a better understanding of God's working among us than we do? I am taken back at how gloomy we can make this beautiful land of God's gifts.
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