Today
Colour sprang from the dew
To meet the rising sun
Excitement in the feathered chorus
A fragrance of depth
To celebrate life
Stirring the soul
In loving wonder
To the Father of lights

Today
Pain brought forth rejoicing
An exchange of embraces
Tears well in joy-filled eyes
An awakened reminder
To celebrate life
Quickening the heart
In thankful  praise
To the Author of gifts

In him
we live
and move
and have our being

Teach us Lord
to trust
to depend
like our little miracle

God bless
Karla Joy
July 1, 1988

Howard Lenos
July 1988