“The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.”
- Proverbs 4:18 (NIV)
Facets of Dawn
(2006 Grand Prize Winner of the Oneswan Productions
Writing Competition)
Placidly in the call of morning’s innocence
the eastern sun begins to slowly ascend
silence is broken by the stirring of life
familiar sounds declaring night’s impending end.
Flavors of dew sprinkling over the slumbering milieu
delightful aromas permeating fresh air
chromatic mist sparkles like the magic of fairy dust
invigorating zest bursting with psychedelic flair.
A time to pray, reflect and praise
planting, nourishing and reaping
exterminating the weeds of asphyxiation
abundant harvest for sharing not keeping.
Here I am oh gracious and precious LORD
what purpose will you have for me today?
Will it change on tomorrow or remain the same
an assignment too great to ignore or cast away.
Through grace we cannot grow weary
called to do that which is lawfully right
the work of the righteous is not yet finished
dedicated laborers are pleasing in God’s sight.
Time is of the quintessential essence
tides of spiritual vexation are on the rise
beckoning for strength corrupting the enemy’s work
thanksgiving for the ultimate eternal prize.
For the present is past, existing nevermore
look towards the hill, as dusk slowly erases day
a cornucopia of blessings for your faithful work
gratitude that won’t easily fade away.
Celebrating National Poetry Month, we are featuring this poem which appears in the book, Diversities of Gifts: Same Spirit by Author Kym Gordon Moore. (2009)
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