Another day has drawn to a close
and I thank the powers for the gifts bestowed
with each breath I inhaled anew
my strength, my love, my passion true
as I exhale the struggles and strain
letting go of anger, weakness, and pain

Blessed with vision to see the light
I gazed on beauty, earthly delights
in the face of a stranger I realized
the depth of a souls glory idealized

I smelled the fragrance of roses in bloom
and the sweetness of my child's perfume
I caught the scent of absolution
as I measured my own evolution

I toiled at the labors that came my way
and walked the path that opened today
I sought to be true to life's command
showing kindness and respect to my fellow man

With abundance my day has been blessed
with gratitude and love I now as for rest

Copyright: Renee Seymour, The Shades Between, 2024