Slender light slips dim and slow through the window.
Darkness still clings to the corners while tea steeps.
Candlelight flickers on the kitchen table in honor of the
thin space of heaven’s portals between dark and dawn.
Cold rises from floor tiles, seeps around window panes carrying the scent unique to crisp winter air.
Socks layered within slippers.
Sweater layered over flannels.
A scarf too, in a cozy loop around my neck.
I stand at the window,
a small witness to the new day’s splendor.
A singular heart’s praise for the persistent majesty
of God's cosmic order.
Oh, this is lovely! Those last few lines of praise echo my heart on many early mornings. Delightful!
ReplyDeleteKind words. Humbled by that. Thank you for the blessing.
DeleteWhat an absolutely beautiful poem! The word picture you "drew" brought me into the scene with you which made me feel at peace.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing!
Ah, its such a pleasure that we wordsmiths share the joy of being drawn to images that dance from the page. Pleased that you could "see' what I could "see'.
DeleteI adore this and felt every word. Amen for the slender light, for heavens portal, for the singular hearts praise. You're the #GiveMeGrace Wordsmith of the Week!
ReplyDeleteHumbled by your appreciation Lisha! Sensing God's presence at dawn finds many of us praising. Thank you.
DeleteAnd I stand at the window and the porch area and worship and pray and sing glorification to the Lord during the day and, when in bed, I worship and pray anytime I can at night. He is what counts forever. When I see the clouds and the sun and moon and the sky all I can do is continue to look forward to Heaven. As I say, He is IT!! When my brain and body issue is becoming more and more difficult in our world, I look forward to being in Heaven. Anyhow, you made me smile and rejoice and focus. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteRejoicing with you that His presence settles so firmly within your soul. Prayers for you!
DeleteIs there anything better than tea and a candle to celebrate a new morning?
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful words!
Beautiful words to start the new day with.
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