Warm sunlight and deep shadows,
rippling surfaces and dancing reflections,
greens, yellows, reds and blues:
In the dazzling cycle of death and regeneration,
comfort us in our fear and doubt,
not as we give comfort to others,
and not as we deserve,
but in Your grace and mercy.

Photo of Perkins Run in Sherwood Forest, Arden, Delaware.
Copyright 2009 Danny N. Schweers