Today I Sat… Poem by Jim Milks

Today I sat
By a quiet lake
Listening to the water lap upon the shore
I let my mind wander on lands and things yet to explore

Today I sat
Sheltered by an ancient pine
Bent and cracked by a long forgotten storm
I closed my eyes and let my spirit transform

Today I sat
On an old stone wall
Watching the birds fly by
And I did and thought nothing at all

Today I sat
And watched the children at play
Carefree and happy no worries around
No better way to spend the day

Today I sat
And watched the flowers grow
Their quiet struggle to survive
Made my heart glow

Today I sat…

© JPM 7/2/08