Every Morning

Every morning I awaken,

you in my heart and mind.

Each moment of every single day,

you're in my thoughts, I find.

Throughout the busy evening hours,

you're there to keep me strong.

A presence without which I'd fail;

a soul mate when nights are long.

At midnight, when the stars shine down

you sing to me on the wind.

Each gentle, warmly blowing breeze

a promise that you send.

In deepest night, you hold me close

even though you're far away

keep me safe from darkest thoughts

until the break of day.

Night Vigil

The sun's light fades, grows weak and dim
as evening slowly falls
Radiant stars come wandering in
to peek through dusk's misty gauze


Bright full moon then marches forth
with smiling, twinkling face,
and parts the luminescent veil
to take his rightful place


As through the night, they stand their guard
these patient stars and moon
Then, at dawn, they greet the sun
as he relieves night's gloom


(Photo is 'Foggy Moon at Midnight' by James Jones)

Silent Night

 

Countless silent stars

twinkle in peaceful heavens

heralding Christmas