The Sunrise

The sun’s pure light rebukes my dark despair,
reminding me another day is near.
As I deeply breathe in God's fresh air
I meditate on things that I hold dear--

Sunrise on a hill. 
Music's melodies. 
Family and friends. 
Thoughts that make me smile.

The rising sun affords renewal's gift; 
another chance to think, to love, to dream;
for just beyond the shadows of my mind 
the sun’s pure light rebukes my dark despair.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 18, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Hello Ron, I like the sunrise. I watch the sky turn from blackness slowly turning from blackness to to daylight. i notice the clouds turning from yellow to white. I hear the birds sining. I enjoyu the Dove's song. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM
I did and came home with a c ane. I use when IK go out . I go for excise in July. I put an ice pack onto m y knee after I take off the stocking. It helps. Why were yu in the hospital? WhAt happened? Your friend, /Darlene/
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May 19, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Hello Ron, I have arthritis in my left knee. One day I had a difficult time to walk. i felt like I was going to fall. This happened several times. So I went to my doctor and she said I should go and get a stocking for my knee.
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May 19, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Hi Darlene, sorry to be out of touch, I've been in the hospital and now I'm catching up! I love sunrises and sunsets, the latter is what The Valley of the Sun where I live is known for, When I lived in San Diego, I loved going over to Coronado to a little park on the west side of the island to watch the sunset, I remember one evening having dinner at a restaurant I loved on the island, then going to that little park to watch sun set into the Pacific. I watched the stars come out and the next thing I knew the sun was rising behind me and chasing the night back down into the Pacific. It is a memory I will always cherish. I'll E-mail you in the next couple of days. Ron
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