I have today
I have the morning,
I have the sunlight
slanting through the trees,
backlighting the Spanish moss,
highlighting the feathers
on a white bird beside the water.

I have today
I have dew on the green grass,
a woodpecker on a tree
his red cockade nodding.
I have the crunch of sand
beneath my feet
the ache of muscles
and sheen of sweat as I walk.

I have today,
worrying about tomorrow
will rob me of this day,
and will not change a thing.
I have today,
this morning, this moment.
I thank God for this day.
Amen.

Joyce Alexander, 10/14/20