morning prayer

let the morning come

let the sun rise slowly outside my window

peeking through silhouettes of dark trees

let the hummingbirds wake the world

with chirps of delight

let the rabbits scamper from the gardens

their mouths full of fresh greens

let the crickets begin their song

as the earth warms in the light

let leaves unfurl and reach towards the heavens

welcoming a new day

let my spirit awaken

renewed and nurtured by your love