Fred Miller

of life to come

Extol the Lord’s striking wonders.

Behold exalted majesties.

Take measure of a blithe bluebird

lifted on currents by His breath.

Eye jaunty poppies in gay praise

as they dance with unfettered joy.

Rejoice over His creations:

the first gasp of a newborn lamb,

a hatching chorus in new song,

the healing goodness of soft rains,

the sight of picturesque sunsets.

May all mankind be of good cheer.

Early morning skies are laden

with His celestial glories.

Gulls pirouette in light-hearted

pavanes of praise and high above,

clouds cavort in playful frolic,

miracles of His handiwork.

Come near, Oh Lord, my guiding light.

Share your vision of life to come.

Grant us wellsprings of joy from your

heart to rejoice in this new day.

Fred Miller, a California writer and author of “My L.A., Poems by Fred Miller,” has penned over one hundred poems and stories that have appeared in publications around the world over the past ten years. Many may be found on his blog: https://pookah1943.wordpress.com