Pause for Poetry

I looked out of the window    

I looked out of the window and what did I see?
The flowers blooming, green leaves on the trees
I gazed at the sky and breathed a prayer of thanksgiving
Thank you, dear Lord, for the joy of living

I looked out of the window and remembered the days
When with friends we had good times, we laughed and we played
The years had elapsed, but the memories were real
And, it seemed, even the time stood still

I looked out of the window and what did I see
Friends of long ago, visiting me
A warm rush of joy enveloped my heart
This was a reunion of which I was part

Binnie Butcher