Wednesday, July 7, 2021

GRACE



Thank you, Air
sky, stars, sun, moon, wind -
I breathe you in

(we breathe in, we breathe out)


Thank you, Water
cloud, rain, river, pipe, sink -
I drink and drink

(we clink our glasses and drink) 


Thank you, Dear Earth
dirt, root, fruit, flower, seed -
I eat and eat!

(we eat!)





*I wrote this last November for my Montessori classroom. Now, as my small family gathers for supper, we too recite this grace, this gratitude, together. Please feel free to borrow!* 



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