Alive

The morning sun is shining

twin jewels blazing in my eyes

as I bask in the light that reaches to me

I welcome the rays that pour from the skies.

The tree limbs sway in a gentle breeze

casting shadows that flitter across my face

I feel so alive, like I was meant to be

here and now in this shining place.

Bursts of exuberance emit showers from within

and a twinkling sound of joy proceeds from my heart

my body alive and warm with the power of love

I knew I was born for this from the start.

The smile that spreads across my glowing face

speaks the volumes I cannot conceive to say

I pray that heaven receives this blessing in return

this love that visits and energizes me today.

Let me not utter a discouraging word

or quench this radiant spirit that joins me

but like a river let the life flow out of my pores

I hear the spirit say ‘yes’ and I agree.

Soaking in the brilliance of the sun

I give thanks and welcome the god of life

happy are those who draw him inside

and for peace and happiness exchange their strife.