Poem: Wise Counsel

 Collage - Rita Bourland 2012

Wise Counsel

Majestic beast of the earth,

Symbol of honor,

We come to you

Seeking wise counsel,

Patient lessons,

Gentle reminders

Of God’s bountiful gifts,

From the sea to the sky

We see the expanse,

Yet fail to embrace the majesty

And wonder,

Fail to be good stewards,

You carry our burdens with dignity;

A symbol of the divine

In your ancient steps,

We sense the message in your quiet gaze,

Move with steadfast urgency,

Protect the earth,

Protect it all,

For all God’s creatures 

great and small,

Be thankful.