The Morning Speaks With Skylarks Singing - Part 2

I thought to when my mother took my hand. 
We skipped the cobblestones and shopped for wishes,
(toys which I could ill-afford;
        a Batman cape,
                a red fire engine.)
The lanes were thick with merchants and the joy of life,
haggling, chattering like crazy seabirds,
        loud, and mouthing their
                wants and wares,
and then we wandered home exhausted.

I never lost my youthfulness, my
joy at seeing herons gloating, eagles floating
high on zephyr'd breezes free as spring;
        hallowed times,
                in Jesus' presence,
I measure now my moments as the hours shift by,
thirty years and blissful, regrets are slight and few,
        I count my blessings,
                feel content
that tribulation never came to trouble me.

A birthday cake is waiting for me,
candles flicker, frosting beckons, hope eternal;
my wish the same, for peace on earth,
        to all men
                greetings and goodwill!
I lie down in the close and holy quiet 
while the village sleeps and slips toward a new adventure,
        safe in His keeping,
                perfect day
with promise of a bright tomorrow!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Lohrey Avatar
December 11, 2008 at 8:37 AM
Awww... My heart swelled as I read this, for I know what it is like to have no toys, but be happy becuase life is good. You exspress everythign so well, so very beautiful! BRAVO!
Gass Avatar
November 24, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Again, a flowing beauty. Light and warm. You are such a talented writer (and so nice, thank you for the "rose"). Love, Robin
Reynolds Avatar
November 24, 2008 at 6:16 PM
It sounds like you are, and have been very blessed. This is so bright and filled with hope, love and inspiration - all very good things, especially in this crazy world. excellent, as I am finding, you always are. love Kristin
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