Friday, February 19, 2021

Morning Hymn - Psalm 108

I wrote this poem years ago when a friend's mother was dying. I'd read Psalm 108:1-5 that morning. I'm sure a phrase or two of my poem will echo from the psalm, although it doesn't follow it exactly. 

Thinking of my friend and her mom early that morning I wanted to ponder three things: the dawning of a new day, a saint's heavenly birth, and our Father God's glory. 

Scripture spoke to me in a special way, and I hope it will do the same for you through this poem.

On Monday a widow friend is going to share some fun with poetry. Writing is a therapeutic and fun release for grief and we'll explore it more next week. 
Have a sweet weekend and STAY WARM! ❤ ferree


MORNING HYMN
by Ferree Hardy

I wake before dawn
and in the dark
 begin the song
of ancient ways
and steadfast praise

With each note
 the darkness fades
A rooster crows,
and spider sews
 one last strand on her
dewdrop doily

Birds arouse
They join in
Mourning dove,
Robin, wren
Singing of You,
the Giver of all

Your goodness freshens
it brings cool hint
 of snow and mint
to salt-stained skin
Red-rimmed eyes
and sadness-fevered
soul

Father of health
and life itself
with love beyond
the stratosphere
and faithfulness that
fills the sky
Your glory orbs
the earth we hear

 And wrapped in shimmering
clouds
it reaches down to
collect the songs
of one weak woman
and birds.