Blessing for Different Sounds

I give thanks that I can hear every form of your voice . . .

Photo: © David Whyte

Blessing for Different Sounds

Above all, I thank you
for your many orchestrations,
for the skitter of a mouse
moving through the silent house,
or the might of waters
falling on distant shores,
I give thanks that I can hear
every form of your voice,
so that I have learned
through the years
not only the intimacy
of approaching footfall
…