Morning

Gladly shall I greet the morning At the rising of the sun All the land so bright illumined - Hail another day begun Hearken to the sweet birds singing Songs all hearts to thus delight Every soul to full awaken Bidding their farewell to night Fresh the dew upon the branches Chilled the early scented air Night's dim shadows softly fading - Golden ribbons everywhere Shimm'ring sunbeams fill the arbours Spreading light as angels' wings Spirits dance to greet the dawning - Joy and hope the new day brings Soft notes turning to crescendo Dawn is like a symphony As the light grows ever stronger - Nature in full harmony Yet another sunrise beckons Waking all from slumber deep Open wide the shuttered windows - As the daybreak ends your sleep