I am the turtle
basking in the sun
dragon fly hovering
above lilly pads
trees swaying in
morning breezes
now a rock, now a stone
patchwork fields
star strewn skies
clouds floating by
I am all
parts of Creation
and what is Creation
but manifestations
of God
therefore I am
you are
we are
manifestations
of God

Can I hate my toe
cut off my hand
resent my leg
would be foolish, indeed

Accepting, cherishing
enjoying being part of
is the only thing
that makes sense.
It’s just that simple.