Life is a Garden Party

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Out of Hibernation

Out of Hibernation

Yesterday a winter wonderland
as snowflakes piled up like white sand.
The creatures hibernated outside
as people hibernated inside.

Too cold to venture out.
A snow day so stayed put.
Traffic minimal.
View sensational.

Everything’s covered in white -
a pretty, peaceful sight.
Looks like a white Christmas
has descended on us.

Tree limbs frosted white.
Evergreens now iced.
Like frosting on a cake
while creatures hibernate.

Quiet and still.
No movement spills.
No birds are seen
in the evergreens.

Today, though, many black birds flock
in the crab apple tree out back.
Ravenous from yesterday’s fasting
they feast then are seen sharing.

For more birds wait their turn
this sunny winter morn.
Hundreds seen descend
to sup and then lend.

They seem to share this offering
found under the snow’s covering.
Listen? Joyous chattering.
No longer hibernating.

Ever thankful they sing grateful praise
to their Creator as songs they raise
for God provides their daily bread
as each and everyday they are fed.

Crows are now heard cawing in the distance.
God must have provided them sustenance
for God’s eyes are on each sparrow,
blue jay, cardinal, raven, and crow.

As God is concerned about the least of these,
then certainly He will your needs and wants appease.
In the meantime thank Him for His faithfulness
and in His daily blessings everyday rest.

* * * * *

Thank you, God, for the beautiful snow.
It comes as a blessing bestowed.
Thank you, God, for the birds that teach me
everyday your faithfulness to see.

Do not worry, saying,
What shall we eat?’
or ‘What shall we drink?’or ‘What shall we wear’…
your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
Matthew 6:31-32



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