A New Day

The new day brings refreshing light to all it touches Flowers begin to stir as they ready to open their pedals A dragonfly shakes dew from its wings in preparation for flight Two lovebirds nestled together for warmth prepare to leave their sanctuary Geese in flight seek out a field for a well deserved rest and feeding A doe and her tiny fawn peek out of the thicket that sheltered them for the night Fish in the pond begin to stir as the suns warmth strikes the water's surface We stir in our beds as the morning light winds its way through our bedroom shutters As the world awakens to this new day all creatures that share this beautiful planet join in silent hope that this day will usher in the beginning of the peace and tranquility that here to fore has eluded us May this new dawn be the beginning of the realization by mankind that this planet is to be shared by all and that mutual respect for all life is our only hope