Ode to Air

Summer's warm caress

yet Winter's chilling breath

gently blowing breeze whispering by

or great gusty gales blown from on high

you move through the branches of the trees

you aid the flight of birds and bees

you dance in every direction

over landscapes both warmed and frozen

you make our life viable

as with the other elements you mingle

Air; We breath you in

and let your inspiration take root within

Dawn and New beginnings

Creativity to pull our heartstrings

You are the basis for our living

for your precious presence is life giving

The wonder of the first gasp at birth

through out our lives, your many blessings we unearth

How wonderous you are; we feel it in every breath

until at last we reliquish you;

as our final exhalation,

When we welcome Death.