While the World Awakes

While the World Awakes



Sitting serenely

in the quiet of dawn,

stretching cat-like toward heaven,

as I stifle a yawn

- while the world awakes.

Bible before me,

notebook and pen in hand;

moments of mediation

before the day’s demands

battle for my time.

Weather-warped table,

sun-bleached by summer’s rays,

hosting more writing sessions

than picnics nowadays;

- serving my spirit.

Seed-strewn patio.

Breakfast for feathered friends.

While a squirrel scolds, “Where is mine?”

a mourning dove fends

against temptation.

Roosting in the oak

that provides shade for me

the dove watches intently.

from the top of the tree.

- Patiently, I wait.

There will be a day

he fights the urge to flee

and glides down from the treetop

to have a meal with me,

no longer afraid.

One peaceful morning

in the quiet of dawn

- while the world awakes.

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Anyone who knows me knows I am not an early bird; but I'm learning to be. I am learning that it is worth fighting the urge to hit the snooze button and get Barry off on his way; then I get the joy of stepping out the back door to listen to the stillness of morning. I can see why the psalmist wrote so many times of meeting God in the morning. The peace is so tangible it seems to soak into your soul. If there is any time that the Lord's still, small voice can literally be heard, surely the dawning of day would be that moment. May you come to know the blessing of morning's stillness as I am beginning to!

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Thank you, Morning Star. Joy indeed comes in the morning! In the stillness of the dawn, open my heart and soul to Your quiet voice. Fill me with Your peace and strengthen me for the challenges yet to come. Help me to fight the urge to sleep in, so that I may grow ever closer to You in our morning moments together. ~ Amen