Morning Greeting

The front porch swing creaks

with each returning sway.

With each pass it speaks,

"Peace to you today."

With eyes closed, I cling

to the stillness of morn.

A mockingbird sings,

"A new day is born."

I pause in prayer

and give a reverent nod,

to the Majesty of morning,

"Good morning, God."

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Years ago, the "Family Circus" cartoon  showed two scenes of someone getting out of bed. One scene showed a very haggard looking Dad getting out of bed and saying, "Good God, morning," the other showed a whole different demeanor of, "Good morning, God!" It made an impression on me. Every since then, I try to start my day with the latter of the two. Attitude, from the very first moments of morning, I think, makes a difference in the day. Try it for a few days and see what I mean. :-)

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Majestic Maker of the Morning, I thank you for each day I am given, for not everyone has the blessing of a new day. May I always start the day with optimism instead of pessimism, thanking you for the time I am given. Please allow me to use it wisely. ~ Amen