Early before dawn
I reach for my phone
For the daily news
Grieving all now gone
Before morning’s light
I hear a chorus
Of birds a-singing
Dispelling the night
As the sun appears
I see the iris
Spring’s testimony
Of care calming fears
Corona sunrise
I have one more day
To live out my call
In faith amidst whys
Rays reaching so far
Down to my very soul
The piercing presence
Of the Morning Star
God’s gift of today
Invites me to join
Tulips opening
To all in their way
A contagious hope
Spreads around the globe
We are not alone
O Lord help us cope