Morning Prayer

"Morning Prayer," a poem by Gregg Hake Good morning wee hours, Good morning day. Good morning sunshine, In which I now pray. I pray for the newness, Prepared in the night. I greet it with calmness, And utter delight! Soon I shall rise up, To walk in the light. To make all things new, Well …

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To Be

“To Be”, a poem by Gregg Hake Singular. Whether carved in stone by an artistic god Or hewn by the invisible blade of kindlier nature, The mighty Matterhorn stands tall and proud In defiance of both time and gravity. Bold, craggy. He rises with the sun, his head held high; His faces inspire reverence and …

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Before

“Before”, a poem by Gregg Hake Before the sunlight springs the dawn Before the earth gives one last yawn Before the birds begin to sing Before the church bells start to ring I stir to this persistent thought: The finest things cannot be bought.

Love Provides

“Love Provides”, a poem by Gregg Hake When life in love is duly spent We needn’t fear about the rent For love provides the perfect seed Which grows to fill every need.