Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon, Utah (IP)

I lift my eyes up to the hills –
from where does my help come?
from One whose might mountains can build –    
land folded high, sea valleys low,
and canyons gouged by surging flow,
as draining flood the oceans filled            
and left the sediments compressed
enclosing fossil prints impressed;
amazing amphitheatre founded
from river, winds that whirled and pounded
sculpting out the hoodoos etched
and honed into these shapes far-fetched,
whose colours catch the setting light:
spectators eyes inhale the sight    
of beauty, with appreciation,
and ‘oohs’ exhaled from inspiration,
and ‘aahs’ of awe – lungs’ expiration;
erupting praise my spirit fills
for greater glory, abler skills
of He who is above the hills –
heart’s adoration overspills.

cf Psalm 121
[IP: picture above]