Poem July 3, 1976 Issue

BEFORE THE DAWN

Lyle M. Crist

Before the dawn
the song began!
Before the sweep of light
—no matter if it was moments or more—
this backyard bird
sang, knowing;
his melody a harbinger.

And I thought how
often, only after rewards were given,
I have sung—
but how
faith is a song
before the dawn.

Lyle M. Crist

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