The World as a Garden

PTA Reflections Contest 2014

National Award of Excellence

The green stillness of an oak forest. 

the sound of birds singing, squirrels chattering, crickets chirping,

the sun upon the mountaintops,

the blueness of the sky,

these make the world beautiful. 

The taste of chocolate chip ice-cream, 

the swirl of a hot jacuzzi,

the thrill of a roller coaster,

the joy of riding my bike,

these make the world a fun place.                              

The warmth of my mom's smile,

the chatter and laughter of my little nephews,

the gruff nod of my grandfather,

my tall brothers playing card games,

my little brother sharing his snack,

my papa when in a good mood,

these make the world a warm, loving place.

You and I can be friends.

We can plant a garden,

make the earth a garden

that we tend with loving care

with room for everyone to 

to be free to be themselves,

loved for what they are.

That would make the world a better place.