While sitting on my back porch
being thankful for my sight,
my eyes absorb the colors
and life plays out in light.
A white crane extends its neck
to see the land crabs play.
The black snake slithers in the sun
while the lizard runs away.
The red cardinal at the feeder
takes a bath after his fill.
The butterflies and dragonflies
are swooping for their meal.
Two dolphins breach the water
and a fish jumps out ahead.
The strange black cat that claims me
gazes silently from its bed.
A tiny brown marsh rabbit
jumps to hide among the flowers.
I haven't seen one here in years.
This is truly a magical hour.
I look thoughtfully at blue skies
green grasses and tall trees.
From here I see the vegetables
in the garden full of leaves.
Surrounded by God's miracles,
I'm happy just to be.
So thankful am I to witness this
and so blessed that I can see.
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