To The Trees Outside The Chapel Window

They stand outside the window
of the chapel every day
As the bread and the wine are taken
and the people gather to pray

They stand outside the window
as songs and hymns are sung
And watch us through the glass and stone
doing what must be done

They stand outside the window,
rooted and grounded in prayer
Eating the bread of sunlight
and the wine of rain-filled air

They stand outside the window
singing to heaven above:
“We thank you for counting us worthy
to stand in your presence and serve”

© Rich Clarkson, April 2024