GLISTENING NOW IN THEIR EYES

BY

Laura Lee Christian


Children laughing
children playing
in glistening water
a delight to the toes
a sandy beach
is a comfort of freedom
to children full of energy with nowhere to go
they splash and they run
and sparkle with glee
their souls are aflight
in the sun-shiny day
not a fear not a care
not a troublesome trial
just joy and delight
in a simple sandcastle
the wet sand sends sparks of energy
up their legs
and as tehy feel it firmly under their feet
they sense security in God's creation
their touseled wet hair
looks grand as a king's crown
and the smiles on their faces
a fine reward for a weary mom
the wet of the sand
in the grasp of their hands
and the soft rippling water
waits for a sudden dash
of an excited child
the cool water is a relief
whenever a back or face gets hot
or maybe some feet or toes
and in God's giant sandbox
everyone knows
how much freedom He wants them to have
and they go home to bed
weary and fed
with the wonder of a happy day
and glistening now in their eyes.
