“When I Am Quiet,” Friend, Nov. 1992 When I Am Quiet By Carol Grimes The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof (Ps. 24:1) When I am quiet and close my eyes, I can hear Butterflies talking to the bees, Orange leaves falling from the trees, Flowers bending with the breeze. When I am quiet and close my eyes, I can hear Caterpillars climbing up a pole, Rabbits hopping in a hole, Ice cream melting in a bowl. When I am quiet and close my eyes, I can hear Tiny stars twinkling in the sky, Baby birds beginning to fly, Raindrops left in the sun to dry. When I am quiet and close my eyes, I can hear Goldfish swimming in a brook, Children looking at a book, Mittens hanging on a hook. When I am quiet and close my eyes, I can hear A little boy thinking of jam and bread, A little girl dreaming of ribbons of red, A puppy sleeping in his soft, warm bed. When I am quiet and close my eyes, … ImageMusic, When I Am Quiet Color this page after you read “When I am Quiet.” (Illustrated by Shauna Mooney Kawasaki.)