Upon the dawn I rise
   still with half-shut eyes
   thoughts through my mind
   they rush-- I'm in sudden surprise
   and wonder what the day would be like-

    outside my window
    the flowers are still dew-stained
    tossing in early breeze
   the same bird-songs are heard again-

   yesterday seemed a dream
   today is a world, almost miraculous
   poetic feelings well within me
   words I can hardly express-

   by what am I inspired?
  What does my heart long to say?
  How should I hold myself?
  Would love and grace come my way?

  Into the lighted sky I gaze
a strange power overcomes me
into a new realm I seem transported
as though I'm touched my eternity