SUNRISE

The sun rises up at dawn, to a new day; a day of hope
On the wings of a snow white dove, lies eternal hope and bliss
The night might be dark and forbodding but the sky is velvet in the night
With hopes that cannot be denied, a better day is borne out of gloom
I will soar up on wings like an eagle and grasp what’s left of the day
Before it evaporates and sinks into the ravines where my dreams were crushed
Even in the pits of despair, I still hang on and hope for salvation
My innocence was taken from me but the memories and lessons are forever!
Although sadness may loom in me, joy will burst forth in time
As the sunshine rays on a good morning, the fountain of joy will bubble forth
As the wind blows the chaff away, may it blow over me and take all oppression
May a fresh start be bestowed on me to leave me strong and smiling
Now the warmth teases me like the first day of summer
Thawing away the snow in my heart and chasing away the cold
I cannot stand aside and watch the beauty outside with such ugly thoughts inside
The storm rises up and the thunder rolls in my memories
I now anticipate the new day, all seems serene around me
The turmoil in my heart is well camouflaged but the thirst for love is unquencheable
Am I courageous or strong enough to look forward to the new beginnings
To new horizons up ahead, to forget and leave behind the past?
Have the tears of sadness and joy merged to give me new hope?
Was my heart worth the gamble? Was all the energy lost for no reason
Or am I scared for life will never be the same again?
I now hear the bird chirp on the new day and I have a good feeling as I wait…
I want all the sadness to ebb out like surf on the shore and receed like the old man’s hairline
Am I really that happy or is it an illusion?
I will chase my ever elusive dream, I refuse to give up and I will continue to dream!
I want the sweet sound that was my laughter not that hollow sound that now comes out!
Shadows stand outside the window of my heart and I want to look outside but I am afraid
My heart might bleed again but I will love.
I feel the wind on my back as it whistles by me in a rush
In the quiet night I hear a lonely heart cry out but no one’s there
Sounds like life is being choked out and I have to lead the heart to its safe haven
I know that the rain will come and wash away all the sorrows
This fierce love with conquer all my fears and hope shall return
And I shall awaken to the sun filled sky and my heart will unfold and embrace life
And the sun will RISE again