Catching the shimmering glimmering
sparkle through the kitchen window,
I accept an invitation to come and see.

Moving through the rain drop jewels
scattered on the green clover lawn
I think, yes, this is good.

A touch of wonderment, a moment’s
release from the day’s difficult whatevers. 
I seek the source of the morning gleam.

In new shoots of the kousa dogwood
cupped leaves hold droplets of water
dancing in the rays of a generous sun. 

Just yesterday I wanted to recall
the taste of joy. What return
can I make for such goodness?

Gratitude that evokes attention,
Awareness; care, concern;
regard for the ongoing relationship.