Beauty is All Around

“Let us come alive to the splendor that is all around us,
and see the beauty in ordinary things.”
-Thomas Merton

Beauty is all around.
If we have eyes to see.
And ears to hear.
And open hearts.

Beauty is all around.
In the early morning dew
The smell of freshly-made bread
The smiles of children as they greet you

Beauty is all around.
In the unconditional love of a pet
A freshly mown lawn
Bright, yellow daffodils blooming.

Beauty is all around.
In a hand reaching to share the peace
In food offered at the birth of a child
In a handwritten thank you note.

Beauty is all around.
In freshly brewed coffee
A surprise treat on your desk
A home cooked meal on your table.

Beauty is all around.
In the smile of a stranger
In the door held open for you
In an unexpected compliment.

Beauty is all around.
In the warmth of the sun
The coolness of a spring breeze
The rush of wind on your face.

Beauty is all around.
Listen.
Look.
Feel.
Experience.
Love.