GUESTS

 

GUESTS

The sun shines through the maple tree's leaves.

The afternoon wind creates a little breeze

and dappled light.

A pretty sight.

A monarch butterfly floats in to visit a zinnia.

Doesn't seem to have a favorite one in particular.

Does each color taste different?

He doesn't take time to sit.

Off to taste the yellow one

then on to sip from the pink one.

When he's full he flutters high.

I'm sad to see him wave bye bye.

Two striped chipmunks play

in the shade today.

One leaps over the other

than the two tussle together...

but a chuckle from me

causes them to scurry

up the drainpipe

out of sight.

A squirrel scampers up the maple tree.

His visit at the hickory nut tree

produces dinner

for this winter.

There he goes to bury it.

I hope he remembers it

otherwise it will grow

into a sapling, you know.

In the distance the caw of a blue jay

suggests to other birds to make way

for blue jays are somewhat greedy

and will scare away little tweeties.

There are tweets and chirps

heard interspersed

in the sunflowers this afternoon.

These birds sing a happy, grateful tune...

for they know that God will provide

despite what the weather betides.

Do they know the seeds that are dropped

in the springtime will grow another plant?

Love how God has a plan

that provides for all humans

and for each and every feathered and furry creature.

Be on the lookout for ways God is our teacher.

A hummingbird checks out the bee balm,

then the red rosebud geranium.

Around the corner trumpet vine,

seemingly divine. He stops to dine.

His little wings a-flutter

he stops to eat his supper.

Then up, up, and away.

He'll be back another day.

In a few weeks

these creatures sweet

will either migrate

or hibernate...

though today they are enjoyed

by big and little girls and boys.

Be sure to take a minute in your busy day

to enjoy your garden guests before they fly away.

* * * * *

Everyone is so very busy.

It's no wonder we're often dizzy.

It seems each day, hour, and minute

is filled with something to do in it.

Is our day filled with self-centered endeavors?

Or is our day filled with serving one another?

Do we take a little time to grow in the Lord

each morning before we hurry out the door?

Maybe a little prayer upon rising

to thank the Lord for a new morning.

Perhaps tuning into a local Christian radio station;

maybe a one-page devotional providing inspiration.

Maybe a cd of hymns playing

or a cd of scripture reading

as you drive in the car

going near and far.

Be sure to fit the Lord in

whatever you are planning.

His presence will bring peace of heart and mind

for you'll find life isn't always kind.

And the peace of God which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7

Monarch dining at Butterfly Bush.

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