Many Ways to Kneel

Let the beauty we love be what we do,

In every act, in every word, in every look.

There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground,

To show our gratitude, our reverence, our love.

 

We can kneel in the garden, among the flowers and trees,

Breathing in the earth's sweet scent, feeling the gentle breeze.

We can kiss the ground with our hands, planting seeds and tending to the soil,

Watching as new life blooms, rewarding our hard toil.

 

We can kneel at the water's edge, feeling the cool waves against our skin,

Serenaded by the rhythmic lullaby of the ocean's din.

We can kiss the ground with our lips, tasting the salt and the sand,

Immersing ourselves in the beauty of the sea, feeling its touch so grand.

 

We can kneel in the mountains, among the peaks and valleys so high,

Breathing in the crisp, pure air, feeling the earth touch the sky.

We can kiss the ground with our feet, hiking the trails and exploring the terrain,

Finding solace in the majesty of nature, releasing all our pain.

 

We can kneel in the city, among the hustle and bustle of urban life,

Taking in the sights and sounds, feeling the energy rife.

We can kiss the ground with our hearts, embracing the diversity and the culture,

Celebrating the human spirit, finding beauty in every sculpture.

 

There are so many ways to show our love for this world we call home,

So many ways to connect, to appreciate, to roam.

Let the beauty we love be what we do in every moment and in every way,

For there are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground, to honor each and every day. ("Many Ways to Kneel") by Courtney Weaver Jr.