A New Day

It's the dawn of a new day at camp

And in the dim light of the morning

I can hear the coyotes howl

And I can hear the birds sing

I can hear the hoot of the owl

And the silent breeze go by

Creating a delightful chorus of drifting music

That enlivens me inside

I see the golden rim of the sun

Slowly, slowly rising

And I greatly wish for it to show

So that it may shine its radiance upon

This earth once again

I feel the rush of the wind
As this beautiful nature enchants me
And I listen...
I listen to the wilderness sounds
Then suddenly silence settles in

Behold, the great ball of fire

Appears from beyond the mountains
And Earth's magnificent beauty is finally revealed

Then giving me the strength

To begin a new day

At last, I am off on my auburn horse

I am free once again

To ride over endless desert

Back to my home again

Written By Anessa Cherisse Johnson 10/31/2010