Gifts of Michigan
by Tommy Kirchhoff

I thank you for

your sifting blonde dunes of sand.

I am greatful for

your sacred waters of the bluest eyes.

I applaud the

inviting and playful colors of Autumn's disposition.

Nothing feels as euphorically warm

as an unexpected Indian summer.

I offer my respects of

your curved and tempting scapes.

I fondly appreciate your

white and lacy smiles of winter.

Your alluring Spring sweetness

proves true by blossom, bloom and fruit.

And your vast quiver of weathers

allows for your swift and infamous change of mood.

Of these gifts,

I thank you for her.