I’m within four walls, alone, but I’m blessed.
Sunlight covers me over, as I look at a nest
of hatchlings, with mother bird feeding them food.
Seeing them interact put me in a good mood.

It is chilly outside, but the sun warms my skin.
How amazing to know that I am within
an enclosure, and that I am here looking out.
What was meant to be ashes is beauty, no doubt.

Sunlight’s all around and I’m also surrounded
by genuine folks who have shown me they’re grounded.
They too get the sunlight and it radiates
from them like they’re sunbeams peeking through a grate!

Thank God for the peace that I have in my soul.
And no, I don’t worry where I have no control.
Thank God for my sleeping and my waking up.
I’m singing His praises, and I will not stop!