If I Could Be

Were that I could be a mountain made to last eternities, Standing there in God's splendor, live forever and always be. Were that I could be an ocean, tides moving shore to shore, caressing God's creatures in my bosom a home for them forever more. Were that I could be Redwood tree growing high into the sky, looking down on Earth's great beauty watching generations go by. Were that I could be an eagle on the cliffs, in open skies, know pure freedom for my lifetime and sing God's praises with my cries. Since these creations I will never be, I truly praise God for making me. .