I See God Everywhere

In the crystal icicles

Melting drop by drop

From tips of frozen stems,

I feel His warmth there.

In the azure blue canvas

Turned to crimson, gold and purple

By the setting sun,

I see Him painting there.

In the clay that holds the seed

And then clings to the root

Of the new plant sprouting leaves,

I see Him giving life.

In the plaintive cries

Of a new born calf

Calling out to it’s mother,

I hear His answering call.

In the birds building nests

Using just their beaks

To weave a marvel from grass,

I see His helping hand.

In the snail on the sidewalk

Curling into it’s shell

At the sound of footsteps nearby,

I see His protective hand.

In the tightly closed bud

That opens petal by petal

Spreading fragrance all around,

I inhale His presence nearby.

In the glow of the fireflies

Which fly by at night

Winking brightly at me,

I see Him giving light.

In the spreading wings

Of the birds soaring

In the open skies,

I see Him giving flight. 

In the silver fish

Which swim the depths

Of the deep blue sea,

I see Him giving air.

In the upturned beetle

That struggles to get onto

It’s feet once again,

I see His gentle push.

In the ray of light

That peeps through

A crack in the dark clouds,

I see Him shining there.

In the first steps of a little baby girl

As she totters towards

Her mother’s outstretched arms,

I see His steadying hand.

In the giving hands

Of kind folk who reach out

To outstretched palms,

I see Him smiling there.

In this beautiful world

I look, hear, feel

All around me…..everywhere,

And I see Him there.

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