Nighttime drags on, as the eastern sky slowly grows lighter,
Relieving the dreary gray. Rosy paint brushes caress the
Treetops, like the memory of warmth from the hearth.
Around me the woods begin to awaken, as I struggle
To wipe the dregs of sleep from my mind; cup of
Coffee in my hand, warming them and me from
Within. Suddenly it seems, the sun leaps over
The horizon, and the day is here! The chill of
The night begins its slow retreat in the face
Of this solar onslaught, thankfully. Now
The Day Truly Begins; I can put these
Feelings in perspective now that I
Have the daylight as my guide.
Stiffly, I rise from my rest,
Stretch my limbs, and
Reach out in hope
For all the good
Things the day
Promises.

“Reach for the Promise”

^by
Jerry E Smith
©1/10/17
Edouard Tamaba, Douala, Cameroon

Open your eyes and let the light and warmth of the
New day enter in, to fill you with the hope and
Joy that new beginnings can bring. The past
Is over, tomorrow hasn’t come. Live for
Today , share your joy and hope with
Those around you, so that all can
Benefit. It is our purpose to
Help each other and do
Our best in this life.
Love is its own
Reward.

“Let the new day in”

^by
Jerry E Smith
©1/12/17
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