I ARISE TODAY
I arise today
With paper and pen
To write of daffodils
Seen in the glen
To write of the birds
High in the sky
Mornings at seven
And a baby's soft cry
I arise today
With paper and pen
To write of heroes I've known
Both women and men
Who go about their tasks
From day to day
With a song in their hearts
Changing work into play
I arise today
With paper and pen
With encouraging words
And an unabashed grin
With an optimist's heart
And a spirit grown tall
Ready for the challenges
That beckon us all
I arise today With paper and pen
Wishing the best For foe or for friend
Wishing you sunbeams
And stardust too
May God in his heaven
Smile upon you
(First posted 01 10.19.2011)