
The morning breaks, the shadows fade,
A quiet wonder, freshly made.
I breathe the air, I feel the sun,
And know my story’s just begun.
For every beat within my chest,
For every day of toil and rest,
For simple joys and grace untold,
A miracle of flesh and gold.
The world is vast,
the road is long,
Yet in my soul,
there wakes a song.
With open eyes and open hands,
I thank the sky, I thank the lands.
To simply be,
to wake, to rise—
The greatest gift beneath the skies.
Following my serious operation, day by day its good to be alive…
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“I thank the sky, I thank the lands.”
The first that should be thanked, I think, is its Creator
Indeed my friend, thank you.
Fabulous poetry, William!
Thanks a lot tim….
That is so beautiful Billy. How wonderful to be able to appreciate the simple things and be grateful. Blessings on you my friend. Allan
Awe thanks allan..have a lovely weekend..
Optimistic and life-affirming! I like it.
Thank you Alexander…
Thank you Alexander..
So happy to know your serious surgery went well and you are still here to enjoy a new day. I had a life threatening surgery four years ago that has made me thankful for each day so I do understand. Enjoy each day and look for the happy things that do appear.
Awe thanks Bev, Im happy you made it through as well, yes waking up each new day is a bonus..
Awe thank you bev…each day is a bonus…glad your getting there as well..