Day 13: A Simple Letter

A Simple Letter

by Timothy Reed


Dear God,

Thank you for sprouting seeds
and for sprouting sons -- 
for sprouting relationships
in this new plot of dirt, cement.

Thank you for autumn rains
for tears that do dry
for hot water, undeserved
for every channel of grace
carved by your hand.

Thank you for the daily harvest
of the fruit-man’s smile,
of shared meals,
for the fact that you
are the vine-dresser.

Thank you for the sun
warming the pots on the patio;
for your light, gently
shining on my soul,
burning out mold and shame.

You make all things grow,
you make all things new.
Thank you for being you.

-Your son