They sustain us
the birds and the bees
in their infinite beauty
they fly through the air
the bees buzzing,
the birds flapping their wings
chirping, singing
making a joyful noise
for all to hear.
Each morning I thank the birds
for their songs,
acknowledge the bees
for their industry.
I watch and listen
mindful of their gifts
grateful for their existence
in wonder of their lives
so different from my own
yet so connected.
They live their lives
beyond the hustle and bustle
of human hubris,
the birds making nests,
spreading seeds,
eating insects
the bees pollinating plants
gathering nectar
making honey.
We need the birds
and the bees
as much as we need
air and water and sunlight.
Birds and bees
bees and birds
abounding in beneficence
we owe so much to you.