One Fine Day

One Fine Day

I wiggle my toes, open my eyes

Clear my head, say a prayer

As I lay in my bed 

A new day stares at me

Beckons me to take it on

Will I get back in bed, cover my head? 

Wish for another to do this instead?

I'm off

A world awaits my appearance, off this bed

Many did not open their eyes

They still lay in their beds 

Never again to see its beckoning charms

Smell the freshness of its opening 

Feel its wheel of time turning 

Will I take on this day, as I've prayed?

Go boldly, do what only I can do? 

Bring beauty to ashes, frowns to smiles

When this day turns to twilight 

Once again as I lay in my bed, say a prayer

Say goodnight to those most dear

Will this day smile at me, this night 

Will it say, "you did me right"