Lord of the sky –
For the sun and the moon and the stars,
For the sunshine and moonlight and starlight,
For the clouds and the wind and the rain,
I thank you.
Lord of the sea –
For the waves and the spray and the tides,
For the beauty and the majesty of the deep,
For the myriad creatures of the sea,
I thank you.
Lord of the earth –
For the trees and the flowers and the bounty of the earth,
For the birds and butterflies and the bees,
For the living creatures that abound,
I thank you.
Lord of my soul –
For the love of family and friends,
For the love of all humanity,
For the Voice that whispers lovingly in my ear,
I thank you.
Lord of my destiny –
For my spiritual walk with You,
For teaching me there is nothing to fear and that where You lead, I will follow,
And for guiding and inspiring my soul,
I thank you.
By Hope Bradley Finley
Editor’s Note: Hope Bradley Finley is a 95-year-old Mattapoisett resident who, despite the loss of eyesight and hearing, has continued in her pastime of writing poems and essays. The Wanderer is happy to share them with our readers.