In the Morning

In the Morning
© N Noël Aug 2010


In the morning when I rise
I thank God for my thighs
Heavy laden at times
But keeps me moving when I rise

In the morning when I rise
I thank him for my life
For the incidentals and strife
Let’s me know I am alive
Gets me through makes me thrive

In the morning when I rise
Quiet space, breathing life
All the past struggles gone
Like forgotten prickly thorns
In the morning when I rise
Life is a gift a new surprise

Brand new day I’ve been given
No time to keep gifts and talent hidden
The heart skips a new beat
Full of possibilities, hopes and dreams
In the morning when I rise
No time to waste on old hurts
And nighttime cries

In the morning when I rise
Feel the strength of my thighs
Keeps me moving along this new day
Morning prayers take the worry away

In the morning when I rise
Claiming victory I shout to the sky
My heart shining, not giving it all away
Renewed joy to start this day

In the morning when I rise
I greet this day with a smile
I thank God for my brand new day
Keep my faith all along the way
No doors will darken my spirit
Because I’m still here, I’ve made it
In the morning when I rise
I accept my life, this wonderful surprise