Water
I thank the water
That passes my lips,
Appreciating, whole-heartedly,
Each intentional sip.
I love this water
That keeps me alive,
Nourishing the cells
Of my body to thrive.
I thank the water
That keeps me afloat,
Guiding me forward
While thought remains remote.
I love this water
That welcomes my swim,
Refreshing my being
Outside and within.
I thank the water
That cleanses my skin,
My fingers and toes,
My face and limbs.
I love this water
That helps bathe me clean,
Allowing my light
To surface and gleam.
I thank the water
That drops from the sky,
Enabling life,
Restoring the dry.
I love this water
That falls upon the Earth,
Humbly recognizing
Its invaluable worth.
I give thanks to all water
That my life does sustain,
Knowing it remembers
When returned again.
I hold love for all water
That crosses my path,
Honoring its vitality
And consciousness vast.
by Susan Haynes
