Ode to the Gazebo

Ode to the Gazebo composed by Terri Jump

My favorite gazebo has given me...
Comfort in the high tides and storms,
Grounding in the low tides,
safety in the stuckness of the muddy bottom,
Beauty and delight in the shore birds who share their transitional habitat
with crabs, clams, and fish,
Awe in the magical sunsets featuring hues of of a Monet palate,
Bliss in the reflections of the glorious full moon nights,
Gratitude for the peace that I have found in the midst of family illness, grief, and loneliness over the years,
Prayers for all those who do not have a gazebo in their life.