Summer Prayer

I climbed the rocks that lined the shore

like giant turtle shells.

I climbed up high so I could watch

the ocean toss and swell.

A seal lay floating on his back,

his tummy round and full.

A school of snappers swam nearby

while skyward rose a gull.

I lifted up my eyes in prayer

to heaven, clear and blue.

Dear Father, who created all,

a humble thanks to You.