Sunday, September 04, 2005

Sunday, 4 September 2005 - Sunrise

Dear God:

Today, I am thankful for this morning's beautiful sunrise (and the fact that I arose early enough to witness it).


Upon the sadness of the sea
The sunset broods regretfully;
From the far lonely spaces, slow
Withdraws the wistful afterglow.
So out of life the splendor dies;
So darken all the happy skies;
So gathers twilight, cold and stern;
But overhead the planets burn;
And up the east another day
Shall chase the bitter dark away;
What though our eyes with tears be wet?
The sunrise never failed us yet.
The blush of dawn may yet restore
Our light and hope and joy once more.
Sad soul, take comfort, nor forget
That sunrise never failed us yet!!
~ Celia Thaxter, "The Sunrise Never Failed Us Yet"

For this blessing, I am grateful.

Amen.

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