The woods

by Douglas Malloch

For those who dare to pause and dream—

I thank the Lord that I have time.

I thank the Lord that I have time

To stop a moment by the way

To kiss the scented lips of flowers

And hear the voice of songbirds gay.

The lark announces morning hours,

Around my door the roses climb,

And Nature lures me to her bowers—

I thank the Lord that I have time.