of the earth

I am of the earth
with words I sing

praise for nature
life and limb

trees and leaves
oceans and gulls

purity of sound
music from the heavens

enchanting, invigorating
flashes of light

falling rain
filling chalices

warmth, comfort
dark nights

snows cold
winds unabating

depths of waters
images present

heights of space
images lost

of the earth
love and life

© 2006 by Lou Reeves