On gates and chimes, a prayer

Gate swinging in the wind

Discordant sound

Hinges needing oiling

Wind chimes

Music

A welcome sound

Isn’t life like that?

Discordant, sometimes

Irritating, sometimes

Merry, sometimes

Joyful, sometimes

But always good

Always

I thank you, God

For the wind

That brings movement

And change

Help me accept it all

The good and the not-so-good

And help me see the blessings

In both