My heart is full and at peace with the Lord,
The garden is there, forever growing under the watchful eyes,
There’s food here, and there is love,
Room to move,
People to hug…

A place to sing,
A place to grow,
A place to vent,
A place to sew,

Forever putting out the internal fires children make,
Trying not to accidentally fuel their flames,
Praying to God,
My eyes tight shut,
To keep us safe,
Please Lord, help me feel unstuck.

For there is beauty all around,
And in my heart, it’s peaceful, no sound,
And when I close my eyes to pray,
I pray for yet another strength filled day.