Temple of Praise

From deep within the temple

of this elusive bird's breast,

these liquid notes spill forth

under the canopy of woods.

Shaping a memory of music,

sounding like a holy hymn.

The song of the Wood Thrush
sung in the temple of praise,

fills a chalice of  thanksgiving,
and my gratitude for this grace.

© 2021 Richard Havenga

You may also enjoy: "Song of Grace" ~ May 21, 2014

Photo Location: Home Woods - Cannonsburg, Michigan

Wood Thrush songs & call from Cornell Lab of Ornithology

"Sacred Silence"

"Sacred silence.
holy ocean,
gentle water,
washing over me;

help me listen,
Holy Spirit,
come and speak to me.

Come and be with me.
Come and speak to me." 

Photo Location:  Beverly Beach, Oregon


Text/Music: © 2011 Tom Booth

"Sacred Silence" -Tom Booth © 2011