Beautiful Morning

a poem by Maryse Saldanha

As the sun rises over the horizon
Gradually unfolds its cloak of light
I arise to meet a bright new day
With renewed faith and satisfaction in heart

I open my arms to feel its warmth
Its warmth seeps into my skin
There is something intrinsic about this day
A smile grazes my lips

‘Oh beautiful day wonderful art thou
Thy advent to all brings new hope
As thou approach at dawn and the sun rises high
Warm gratitude we manifest in thou’

An exquisite sense of joy surrounds me
Infectious when people I meet
The smile grows on new faces light up
The beautiful morn all feel

With this beautiful morning we are all blest
An opportunity our goals to meet
So let us greet this day with a beam and vigour
A fruitful and good morning to all be