Before Dawn Breaks My Heart

Though morning comes to those who wait, There are no guarantees that light Will lessen load or gladden heart. With access barred to heaven’s gate, When happiness seems out of sight, Thoughts rise that pain is just our part. To choose to live in fear of that Seems self-fulfilling prophecy For all life’s lessons have their pain. Contortions of an acrobat, A different kind of fluency, What language does not come with gain? I do not know how long we’ll last Know only that you play a role In making sun rise frequently, Though love seemed dim in recent past You bring a different kind of soul That colors rainbows found in me. All life conforms to Nature’s laws, Which can conspire to make us blue, Trust Love to true the damaged wheel. Though doubts can sometimes make us pause, Just once before the dawn comes true, Oh let me whisper what I feel… Brian Johnston March 17, 2015