Birds and Waves - David Russell

Lord God, You have given many of us two ears to shema and obey

We may hear your voice keenly in a specific way.

A musical instrument, choir or band

proclaim your presence is at hand.

feathered friend, with wings and beak

may offer a praise when heard to speak.

A large body of water heard breaking against the shore

reminds me you are awesome and to stop fretting just once more.

You who made oceans, hills, landscapes, and newborns to cry

each and all to be redeemed - in your manner and time.