My Backyard Sanctuary
By George Thurlow
©️April 7, 2022
There is nothing like my backyard
It’s a haven and retreat
A place of peace and comfort
To relax and raise my feet.
In the sweet company of feathered friends
Flitting from limb to limb
Cardinals of scarlet hue
Scouting feeders on a whim.
Gentle morning breezes
Rustling the leaves
Flipping the pages of my Bible
Just as if to tease.
A fresh hot cup of coffee
On the table my pen and specs
Rusty sprawled strategically
Catching the first rays on the deck.
Sweet fellowship with the Holy Ghost
Sharing Kingdom treasures
Enlightening my inner man
With overwhelming pleasure.
My backyard becomes holy ground
In this little haven of rest
I’m enveloped by His presence
And I’m so truly blessed.
