Fields of Grace - Benches by the River



 Here is a poem with its photo from my book, Fields of Grace, Everyday Encounters with the Holy [(c) cathy scherer stubbs, 2011].

 

The photos in the book are in black & white, however.  

(I'm hoping at some point to have them available in color, whether online or in print.)

 

 



 

 

                                     

Benches by the River

 

 

The trees have come

                              to take it in -
                              water for their thirst
                              and beauty
                              for their growth.

                              An invitation
                              extended to all:
                              "Stop,
                              rest awhile,
                              refresh yourself."

                              But we hurry by:
                              "Not today,
                              perhaps tomorrow."

                              The invitation
                              will be there tomorrow,
                              but the river of today
                              will be gone
                              forever.