January 20, 2012

My Journey to God

On a Day

On a day like today
Late in the year,
Sweet with the kiss
Of Heaven’s cool breeze,
Ripe with the promise
Of nurturing rain,
I work:
Turn the soil,
Move the plants,
Winter the spring-time things
Safely away.
I hear the wind chimes,
Feel the breath of God
Upon my face
And know
The gift of this day.
I am no gardener, but
On a day like today I feel
Some kinship with the Lord
As I silently pass the hours, planting,
Wondering, waiting to see—even
This late in the season—
(For God is timeless)
What miracles might come
In the spring.

By Linda Abner

(Linda Abner is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Indianapolis.) †

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