Tomorrow's Key ~

Today gave to my waking world 

a gold and crimson dawn 

so splashed with splendor that the sight 

I scare could look upon _

In the dewy morningtide 

I heard a thrush's cry

of utter joy and saw him wing 

across the western sky _

Before my eager, quickened sight 

a flower-form unfurled 

and lent its matchless beauty 

to a green and amber world  _

My grateful heart beheld a way 

to lift a load of care 

that in a silent loneliness 

a friend had - had  to bear _

Twilight gently blanketed 

the weary world in rest 

and stooped to kiss the little one 

that slumbered at my breast  _

Today I learned to love each hour 

nor asked tomorrow planned 

and lo _ at last _ I drift toward sleep 

its key within my hand _