Birds sing their summer songs at dawn and awaken me to an inviting morning.
Flowers of a myriad of colors welcome me outdoors to join them.
Purple petunias with their sweet scents evoke my memories.
Vegetable seedlings in the garden grow tall and thrive.
Green leaves on the trees offer their shade from the warmth of the afternoon sun.
And, I am in awe at all that is resplendent in God’s creation.
In the evening, I give thanks for all I was privileged to see this June day.
—Bernadette R. Gentry