Before We Dream or Dance

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Before the sun has sped the girth

Of day, and sinks beneath the earth

‘Ere yester’s future fades to past

As dusk lowers its gleaming mast

Before we place our wantonness

Against the grace of morning tress

To taste the essence of an hour

Before we bend to pluck its flow’r

Or touch our feet to unknown’s path

Before midnight’s mute aftermath

Reclaims life's roses and romance

Before we dare to dream or dance 

Before slumber seals to the air

The pictures we have painted where

No brush or force can wipe the slate

Before we rush to heap our plate 

Before we even try to stand

Lord, let us reach to take your hand

© Janet Martin

“The Lord bless you and keep you;
 The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.” Numbers 6: 24-26