Alive on This Earth

White rain falls into the river
Which tumbles fast and free
Over rocks then over the cliffs
Into the gathering sea
I stand high upon a clifftop
And gaze at sea and skies
And smile as I take in
All this beauty with my eyes

The wind through trees can seduce me
The stars might make me sing
I want to run until my lungs burst
Through every meadow in spring
As I drive, top down, along the coast
I watch the varying light
My spirit can’t control itself
It leaps up into flight

The seasons are so magical
The changing leaves of fall
The silent snow of winter time
How the flowers hear spring’s call
And when summer brings its brilliance
My heart feels strong and good
I’ll bask in bright and warming light
Or find shade in a leafy wood

Life’s grind can dull our perceptions
We lose sight easily
Of all the wonders in front of us
We should make a point to see
Long ago I promised myself
To recognize Nature’s worth
And to always express my gratitude
For being alive on this Earth