As I stand here and ponder,,,
At the edge of this immense natural wonder

While I feel the wind in my face
And stare into this very deep space

And look so very far
I realize how insignificant we are,

And that we are only for a split second on earth
Hoping to contribute some worth.

A mild rain fell
Casting a mysterious spell

And after the rain cleared
The sun appeared

Casting its light
Very bright

Into this gaping hole
As food for my soul.

The rock layers are a window into time
Which I can see in a blink of an eye.

I stand here and feel inspired
By this magnificent landscape I have always admired.

This most powerful landscape developed over unimaginable time
Has always been a magical attraction of mine.