Ours for Free

So many things in life are far
Beyond our meager means,
A long hoped for vacation,
Just for a change of scenes.
A penthouse with a terrace
That boasts a lovely view,
A cottage by the sea side,
. . . Just dreams for me and you.

And yet there is so much within
This world we can afford,
We all should welcome each new day,
And no one should be bored.
For while it's true we might not get
To see a foreign land,
Or sail across the ocean,
There's something just as grand,

And every bit as beautiful,
Within each passing day,
That only costs us something,
. . . If we let it slip away.
Very much within our reach,
And meant for us to share,
Once-in-a-lifetime moments,
Encountered everywhere.

A tender smile, a gentle touch,
Night wind through the trees,
Sunrise, sunset, autumn leaves,
What can compare with these?
Flowers by a raodside,
A treasured memory,
I think the very best in life,
Is what God gives for free.

         ~ Grace E. Easley