Jerusalem Dawning

Each leaf paused in dark silhouette along the ridgeline
each note of bird song vibrant
mist drifts idly down the valley in and out of trees
river pulses quiet beneath

With each breath the sky lightens
grass becomes green

Each turning of the earth comes afresh
and the world waits
for
the
sun

Ah it comes
touching hilltops warm and bright
touching mist pink then blush
shadows carve hills into three dimension
glory sings and peace hums along

Another turn and ordinariness claims its rightful place
and the day begins

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation
O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation!