January 12, 2009

all pure pleasures

“I praise you for the life

that stirs within me.

I praise you for the bright

and beautiful world into which I go;

I praise you for the earth and sea and sky,

for scudding cloud and singing bird;

I praise you for the work

thou hast given me to do;

I praise you for all that thou hast given me

to fill my leisure hours;

I praise you for my friends;

I praise you for music and books

and good company and

all pure pleasures.”

- John Baillie

[including pets]