Day and Night
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With their nightly story completed and a kiss placed upon her head
“Mommy, I have question.” the young girl said as her mother tucked her into bed.
What is it sweetheart?” Her mom asked stopping before turning out her light
“I was wondering why did God create the day and follow it with night?”
Her mom sat upon her bed thinking, “I’m not sure why God chose day and night to interweave, and I can’t speak for God…but here’s what I believe.”
“Although night and day share many things…their differences run deep…perhaps God gave us the day to work and play….and the night so we can sleep.”
“I believe God knew what she was doing when she put night and day on the same team….perhaps during the day she meant for us to dance….and during the night for us to dream.”
“The night, while we are sleeping, is when our dreams come peeking through…the day, when we’re awake, is when we make those dreams come true.”
She can’t be sure how much her daughter understood or even if she thought her words were wise but she did notice a smile touch her daughter’s lips as sleep slowly closed her eyes.
“Good night little one.” She said as she kissed her forehead before turning off the light. “Now that your day is over it’s time to enjoy your night.”
“May your sleep be a peaceful one…may only sweet dreams come peeking through…and tomorrow…if you need me I’ll be here to help those dreams come true.”
Copyright © Jim Yerman | Year Posted 2022
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