Because Of You - Gail Onion

[Larry Robinson]

Because Of You


Because of you, 
when I awoke I left my bed earlier than usual.
There is so much to say hello to and wish a good morning.
Because of you 
I had cereal, blueberries ,walnuts and a little cream
that  I ate slowly, thoughtfully  mindfully.
Because of you
I turned off the classical music station
and listened to what was left of the dawn chorus.
Because of you
              I have poems pressed between the pages of my heart.
Because of you 
I signed petitions against climate change, and  
pledges to protect children ,immigrants and the earth.
Because of you
 I walked through the garden noticing that 
many roses now have put on their dancing shoes,
those bright luminous petals..
Because of you 
I felt the dearness of friendship in the beauty around us
the gratefulness for you and roses and blueberries and this world.
 	And I know that you are a part of all  the things  that  I love,
            	 And I write because of you-
Because of you.

	- Gail Onion