The Earth Inspires
A poem crafted by Leslie Kinney with words and ideas from the students
The earth inspires in so many ways
And gives us energy throughout our days
Happiness with the morning sun
Outside beckons for a walk or run
Perhaps I'll get on my trusty bike
Or gather friends to go on a hike
Listening to bird songs and rustling leaves
I hear the singing of the trees
Walks in the yard and through the woods
Along the brook, in awe I stood
Seeing flowers, fox, rabbits and deer
It’s all so gorgeous, of this I’m clear
Exploring the forest and waterfall
Sighting more birds that tweet and call
A river flows, a bridge I stride
To relax on a bench on the other side
The ocean wide and salty air
Sparkling water everywhere
The flow of water moves me so
It fills me with an internal glow
The changing seasons and open sky
Leave me breathless, I feel so high
Clouds at dusk and the setting sun
Time to retire, the day is done
Yes, earth inspires I know it’s true
She offers her gifts to me and you.