Hand in Hand/Sunrise

by Alice MacDonald Fleming

Pieces of Eight

(A Garden Series)

SUNRISE

I'M in your secret Day, to-day,
⁠I watched your morning break:
The cloud-buds bloomed to rose from grey
⁠I heard the birds awake.
Now, through your noon-tide's molten gold,
⁠Your evening shadows pearly,
I share with you the secret told
⁠This morning, O! so early.