At the End of Day

As he ends his day the sage looks to the dusk and an early moon, he recalls the words of a Saint,
"Praise be You,my Lord,through Sister Moon and the stars,
in heaven You formed them clear and precious and beautiful."

At Dawn

As I begin this day's journey,
I see the sun just above the distant waves,
I feel Your presence.

A Beginning

Thinking as I run at dawn, I recall the words of Thomas Merton, "The fool is one
Who strives to procure at each instant
Some result
That God has not willed."
I pray as I run that His will may be my will.