Bare trees,
silhouetted
against the sky,
leafless arms
raised toward Heaven
as if in prayer
and exultation,
praising the Creator God,
stars twinkling in between,
a mighty, rushing wind
like the day of Pentecost,
setting the branches swaying,
dancing before the Lord,
followed by a cooling rain
like the balm of Gilead!
Praise Him! Praise Him1
All creatures here below!