Today (Poem)

Today I hope that you’ll be still and see the sunrise new,
A fresh “good morning” from the Lord in brilliant, orange hues.

Today I hope that you’ll be still and let the world unfold,
Looking at the dandelion through the eyes of a 4-year old.

Today I hope that you’ll be still and sing at the top of your voice,
And stop in the middle of folding clothes to dance around with your boys.

Today I hope that you’ll be still and sit on the front porch swing,
And look at your husband while he speaks, as if he were a king.

Today I hope that you’ll be still and force your mind to see,
The textures, colors and perfect rhyme of God’s creativity.

Today I hope that you’ll be still and snuggle under a quilt,
Reading Madeline to a smiling face without any housework guilt.

Today I hope that you’ll be still and pen a thoughtful word,
To tell a lonely someone that her prayers are being heard.

Today I hope that you’ll be still and hold somebody’s hand,
For the days pass through the hourglass as fast as the sifting sand.

Today I hope that you’ll be still though the fast-paced think it odd,
Today I hope that you’ll be still and know that He is God.

Kelly Crawford April, 2008