The dawn before the day

You come to me on the dawn,

Steadfast, with purpose,

You look into my very being,

I will rise, I will go to meet you.

On the dawn we shall meet,

Two lovers entwined in essence.

I hold out my hand to you,

Trembling and unsure.

Your embrace is that of fire.

On the dawn we fly

To the farthest ends of the earth.

To be as one,

In all eternity.

Autumns Delights

Shades of orange, gold and red,

Take the ash, oak beech and be fed.

On colours rich and honeyed hue

Natures canvas on sky so blue.

Fruits so ripe and scented flower,

Arching boughs that strain and tower.

Gather them up in apron and pocket,

Gather them up little lucy locket.

Apples, pears, plums and kob nuts

Priceless jewels to feast and fill us.

And when you’re done and had your fill,

The earth shall sleep in winters still.

Emma Constantine 2011

142:8

In the morning , let me know your love

When the sun is creeping round the curtain

Show me your mercy.

When I open my eyes and blink to stem the tide of blinding light

Fill my heart with your presence.

When I go about my day

Let me see your face

In the tasks of life

Give me your strength.

In the washing up

The cleaning and tending of the household

Show me your patience.

In the night

 let me find your tenderness

in the dark

give me your intimacy.

As the world turns and my days roll round

The light of life brings hope.

So that, my beloved,

In the morning

Let me know your love.

Emma Constantine 2011