The seconds just before dawn breaks
when night is gathering up her skirts
and folding them back
into the hush of heaven,
when angels kiss the stars goodnight
as they take our prayers before God.
Just in those few seconds
‘twixt night and day
is when I know you have been with me
through the long night as I slept,
holding me close in your embrace,
and leaving me your blessings
for a beautiful sunrise
to grace my new day.
© Stella Armour 2011
