Waiting for Morning

Sunrise over Sodus Point, NY

So many frightening things happen

under the cover of darkness.

Deprivation of visual stimuli

has a way of disorienting

not only our other four senses,

but also our hearts.

Without clear optic input,

dread invades other forms of transmission.

I wait for the Lord more than

watchmen wait for the morning,

more than watchmen wait for the morning.

(Psalm 130:6)

 

You will know that dawn has arrived

when you are able to recognize

that scary figure lurking

in the darkness as your neighbor;

when the golden light of the sun

rules your heart, your mind, your real estate.

© 2014 Todd Jenkins