Celebrate Light

Morning’s Light 

By Mark Bratlie 

The break of day…what a misnomer. 

It does not break…it spreads all over – 

Over the trees and the dewy leaves, 

Over the branches as early light dances. 

Over the clouds and through the sky, 

Morning’s beauty brings tears to my eyes. 

Over the birds and over the bees, 

Exposing colors for eyes to see. 

From muted shades to glorious hues, 

Morning’s light serves as a mystic muse. 

My eyes feast on an expanding bouquet 

As I witness the birth of a glorious day. 

This show that humans could never create 

Leads me to delight and a humble state. 

I know how blessed and grateful I am 

Since this show I’ll enjoy again and again. 

Top photo: Millinocket Lake, Maine. Bottom photo: Two Harbors, Minn.
Photos by Jean Anderson