Pondering

I sit, ankles crossed, at the base of a tree

And ponder the wonders afforded me

I pity those who take it all in stride

Healthy children, a roof overhead

No great riches, but everyone's fed

Accomplishments in which we can take pride

I think of suffering witnessed today

And fools rushing 'round with no time to play

We take for granted we will have tomorrow

But children grow up before we can blink

Time rushes on faster than we think

And it's one thing we really cannot borrow

So let’s take the time to laugh and sing

And ease one another's suffering

Get on our knees and see from a child's view

And while we're there, take time to pray

And be thankful for another day,

For those we love and everything we do