FOR LITTLE THINGS

LAST night I looked across the hills And through an arch of darkling pine Low-swung against a limpid west I saw a young moon shine.

And as I gazed there blew a wind, ‘ Loosed where the sylvan shadows stir,

Bringing delight to soul and sense The breath of dying fir.

This mom I saw a dancing host Of poppies in a garden way,

And straight my heart was mirth-possessed And I was glad as they.

I heard a song across the sea As sweet and faint as echoes are, And glimpsed a poignant happiness No care of earth might mar.

Dear God, our life is beautiful In every splendid gift it brings, But most I thank Thee humbly for The joy of little things.

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