Heights

Heights

                                          

Gliding on the silver breezes

Arcing through the turquoise light

Alabaster wings unfolding

Bear me far from mortal sight.

Hanging on these golden currents

Grandest of the soaring things,

Life takes on a whole new meaning

Viewed from here on outstretched wings.

Glistening in the morning sunlight

Pinions etched in purest black,

Troubles fall to earth from heaven

Watch me fly—I won’t look back!

Pelicans of the inland byways,

Birds of earth and air and sea,

Graceful in their ivory glory

Help lift my weighted heart to Thee

©1994