For angels flying overhead

and hydroplanes that roar

for pirates who are plundering our care,

for relatives who visit

and for family nearby,

most gracious God accept this grateful prayer.

Lord, thank You for this awesome place

we proudly call our home,

for long late nights and brilliant sunny days,

for Alki Beach, Lake Washington,

Torchlight parades and more,

we offer You our heartfelt, humble praise.

For Green Lake and Snoqualmie Falls

for Safeco Field and Dicks,

our hearts are filled with gratitude and pride.

These landmarks that unite us

are a source of happiness

we brag about to friends both far and wide.

May the unity we celebrate

extend throughout the year

as we accept each other warts and all.

May the joy that marks each Seafair

punctuate each day we live.

And to that end on You we boldly call.

Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos is the full-time chaplain at Covenant Shores Retirement Community on Mercer Island. He is the faith and values columnist for the Mercer Island Reporter and contributes original poetry each Blue Friday to KOMO news radio.