I LOVE A REDBIRD                  by Stephen J. Jeffries

 

I still feel full of wonder,

       when I see a redbird.

Nestled in a tree branch

       fitting like a glove.

I pause to  ask the question.

Did God's love seed the tree branch

        for nesting tiny birds.

Or if God grew the birds

       all dress in hue and color

to orniment the  tree.

I still feel the wonder,

      when I see a child of God

Stepping in the world

so full of urge and beauty.

I pause to ask the question.

Did God's love design the children

to occupy the world.

Or did God shape the earth

as home and substance

for the children of design.