And God said, ‘Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the dome of the sky.’ So God created the great sea monsters and every living creature that moves, of every kind, with which the waters swarm, and every winged bird of every kind. And God saw that it was good. God blessed them, saying, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.’
Genesis 1:20-23
Sanderling on the beach
Will you miss me when I’m gone?
Did you even know that I was here?
I don’t have flashy feathers or a bright orange beak.
I run along the shore as fast as I can.
rarely having time to bask in the sun.
There are a hundred thousand more like me.
Unseen
Unknown
Unsung
All part of God’s creation.
Will you miss me when I’m gone?
Will you even know?
Holy one, help us make space among the beach resorts and weary parts in our hearts help the creatures in the water and under Your dome have enough space to live with us. Amen