FINGERPRINTS

In the clouds,

the surf and sand,

the driftwood

along the shoreline,

the flight

of low flying gulls,

the wind in the shorepine

and beachgrass,

the rain streaking 

across the windowpane.

Pause long enough

to see 

the pattern

each is tracing.

Then look inside.

Find the joy and gratitude

life's bestowed

upon you.

God's fingerprints

are on everything.