Sonnet to Morning Joy
Inspired by Psalms 30:5

 No matter how dark the night may become -
No moon to shine upon the path before
And the stars hide behind the cloudy doors -
The light will come at dawn as from a drum

 The anger of the Lord comes swift and sure,
But just as swift is this His wrath appeased
When we repent and thus our conscience ease,
And try to lead our lives both clean and pure. 

When living in His light we strive to dwell
His favor covers us just like a quilt
And as a flower that will never wilt
Throughout our lifetime we will feel it swell.

Weep if you will, but only for a night;
      For joy will come along with morning light

Jeanetta Watkins - 2007