The sun came in an open window
delighted to bring day,
a messenger of God in heaven
to send the night away.

I paused to think upon arising,
what if the shades were down,
the sun would still be bright in heaven;
my room still wear night’s gown.

I chanced to think about men’s lives,
shut tight with gloom and sin
when all it takes is an open window
to let God’s love shine in.

Since January 20, 2005

©2001 Shirley Anne Leonard
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