My Love of Nature

I love the sound of birds

so early in the morning,

I like the sound of puppies soon after they are born.

I love the smell of flowers

and the taste of honey from bees.

I love the sound the wind makes when it’s blowing through the trees.

I love the way the sky looks on a bright and sunny day,

and even when it’s rainy, I love the shades of gray.

I love the smell of the ocean, the sound of waves upon the sand,

I love the feel of seashells and how they look in my hand.

And when the sun is gone, I love the moon that shines so bright,

I love the sounds of crickets and other creatures of the night.

So when I lay me down to sleep, I thank the Lord above,

For all the things of nature and more, all the things I love.