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I watched as the sun uncovered the Earth
It touched the highest mountain peaks
Slyly painted oranges, pink with streaks
Tentatively, at first shy and trembling
Then bravely the darkly-frosted thin air
Was banished and dispelled
Longer shadows fell to pale, discordant light
Quivering, dancing, glowing, like candles
Just ships passing in the night
I watched the sun kiss the Earth again
That golden fire, with power to transform
And the world is suddenly visible to all
This simple feat, unspoken miracle
Happens to everyone, every day, every where.
What of us so insignificant?
Comparing a force from without and within
Is it not the same?
Touching another’s life and giving a smile
Warming a heart, sharing in our joy –
Dawn’s transcendental joy is magnificent
Our Earthly boundaries insignificant
To others when we give, to ourselves when we share
The insights and the wealth held within
Of life, and of love, and of experience
I watched the sun kiss the Earth today.