Creatures of God

Animals bring to us a love not found in the humankind.
Theirs is a love of unspoken warmth, companionship and tenderness.
Theirs is an unconditional love, born out of trust and loyalty.
All creatures in nature are created from God's love
And formed in His true delight.
Each has a special place in the cycle of life.
Whether fur, feather, quill, scale, skin or hide
Their existence is essential to the balance and continuation
Of harmony in our universe.
The comfort we receive from earthly creatures is soulful,
And at times heavenly.
The bond between animals and humans is one not easily broken.
Even in death,
Beloved animals stir love, comfort and fond memories.
We can learn so much from the simple lives and love of animals
Let us always remember to hold them firmly in our love,
As they hold us firmly in their trust.
Ann Winter

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Feathered Angels

Softly, lightly they come
Gliding, gently floating
Cool breezes brush past wings
Fashioned by nature
To blend with life
To give life, to warm life.
Feathers hued and nestled to perfection
Fan the air in whipered waves
Each wave brings closeness
To sky or earth.
Each night, tucked into natures' foliage
For protection, for peace, for sleep
To gain strength, courage
And hope for a new day.
Each dawn singing praises to the sky
Calling us to listen to simplicity and clarity
Asking us to share the joy of natures' peacefulness.
It is all there
Let feathered angels lead our minds and our hearts.
Ann Winter

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