November 8th

“Bless the LORD, O my soul.
   O LORD my God, you are very great.” Psalm 104:1

with hands that sign a welcome
and those which shape mud pies.
with feet which stand with the oppressed.
and those which dance under the stars.
with arms which lift little ones to shoulders
and those which carry coffins to gravesides.
with legs which ache from the weariness of years
and those which run to raise money.
with eyes which look for hope on the horizon
and those which see beauty behind wrinkles.
with ears that hear grace in silence
and those that listen to heartache.
with lips that whistle the dog home
and those that kiss the dying goodbye.
with hearts that refuse to hate
and with souls which cradle the forgotten,
we bless you, our God,
we bless you.

© 2025 Thom M. Shuman

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