YOU DO GOOD WORK

        by Jack Murphy

"You do good work," I always say,

At the start or end of another day,

When brilliant colors greet my eye,

That Michaelangelo's feeble try,

Could never even hope to tie.

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"You do good work," I say again,

Observing all the works of men,

And noting how the spider's net

Though fine and strongly his needs met

No great award will ever get.

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"You do good work," I do repeat

The baby's wail the world to meet.

From fluid bath to breathing air

Impresses all who witness there

Another miracle to share.

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"You do good work," in everything

From chilly fall to warming spring.

With whispered clatter dry leaves roll

The slipping sun its waning toll.

Wind's chilly breath reminds the soul.

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"You do good work," in winter, too.

The snowflakes fall in forms anew

Like heavenly food to nourish man

Communion wafers serve the plan,

His soul to save,  shows man he can.

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"You do good work," in spring You show

the myriad of things that grow.

From tiny seeds to redwoods tall

From blossoms great to buttons small

Your earthly showplace free to all.

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"You do good work," my lips do pray

As You give me strength to face each day.

Life's a test, I know, from You to see

If I can demonstrate my worth to be

With You at last for eternity.

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