THIS LIFE OF OURS
©Sharron R. McMillan

This life we have created -
our mini universe
where what we value
we protect. 

Quietness
Beauty
Wildlife
Natural
Real. 

Speak quietly
so as to hear
more than
your own voice. 

Walk quietly
so as to hear
more than your own
footsteps. 

You are not the centre
of this universe
here
in our universe. 

We are not the centre
either
because we have chosen
to leave the centre
where it was
before we came. 

Peace
Quietness
Nature
Wildlife
Beauty
Real. 

Our hope –
when we leave,
this small universe
will still
remain.