Tomorrow

The year is grey and cold,
And we bid the winter go;
So all the dark and weary world,
Will be purged of blowing snow.

Tomorrow cry the branches,
From out of their sad heart;
My closed buds will open,
With green leaves all apart.

Tomorrow sings the robin,
To pipe her song again;
Her nest filled with eggs,
Warmed in spring's soft rain.

Tomorrow bleats the sheep,
My little lambs will run;
Playing in the meadow,
Beneath the golden sun.

We too wait for tomorrow,
That spring should come to be;
For Him to weave the threads,
Of life's dark destiny.

So all the hearts grown cold,
From life's cruel time and pain;
May bloom all fresh and green,
In Springtime's soft cool rain.

For all the hollow promises,
Of sad and empty years;
Are bringing back to tomorrow's
Joy with no more tears.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 25, 2012 at 12:07 AM
Such delightful optimism! Though there will still be heartache and loss, the fresh breath of spring gives us cause to rejoice and be grateful... :)
Effendi Avatar
August 10, 2011 at 11:39 AM
beautifully written, and u have given it a perfect ending
Foulk Avatar
August 8, 2011 at 3:07 PM
loved this beautiful piece of creative poetry you wrote. thank you for commenting on Under the Stars. I grew up in Iowa where we had fireflies, now we live in Denver where there are no fireflies, really miss watching them at night.
Neels Avatar
August 8, 2011 at 4:44 AM
A beautiful write filled with hope Elizabeth, I especially love your last stanza :)
Clark Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Enjoyed this lovely poem. Thanks for sharing it.
Devnath  Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Tomorrow is a good day, will bring tomorrow you spelled, through the bright sun's soft eyes. Nice write. Thanks for commenting on my write. Waiting for another class one next. bl
Baity Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 11:39 PM
This is an great piece Elizabeth....it paints a vivid picture....Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 11:21 PM
this is so gentle, lyrical and inspiring, elizabeth. I long for this tomorrow more than ever right now in my life.
Horne Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Amazing piece, Elizabeth
Onclaud Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 12:31 PM
waiting for new piece, elizabeth.. got more?? clap, clap! :) huggs, nette
Sadberry Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 8:58 PM
Smile, *^_^* “I Love The Classic Feel of This Depthfuls Verse My Dear Blessed & Beautiful Elizabeth! = The Brightness of Its Message Interweaved Within The Shadows of Realities Reflections == Amid A Perfect Rhymes Flowing River &, A Jewel In Faves *^_^* Also, Thank You, for Your Beauties Visit & Kind Com My Dear &, Kudos to This Painting In Poe.” === My Love to You Always & Forever, Jasper *
B Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 7:59 PM
Elizabeth, very powerful imagery, "of life's dark destiny." a favorite line. You weave the images in my mind so well. It is sad that we always hope for the best but it seems often times that the hollow promises continue to play out, life can be so cruel.
Johnson Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 6:12 PM
Today is what we live for. Tomorrow never comes. The peace in heart wiil save your soul. As concience beats the drums. The best one ever hopes for is lovely autumn days. And with some luck, we'll get there, surviving summers blaze. We talk of greener pastures, and rainbow's pot of gold. But there'sn no time for fantasy, when we are growing old.
Culverhouse Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 12:16 PM
good day to you!! enjoyed reading today!
Cooke Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 10:50 AM
this is lovely, a poem with hope, and with a balance for beauty. always a pleasure to read your work. steven
Onclaud Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 10:42 AM
a sweet rhyme with the beauty of melancholy , elizabeth.... wow, very renaissance! :) huggs, nette
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