Wake Me In The Morning

Wake me in the morning
by the gentle touch of love
in hands that lift tenderly
and embrace.   I know no 
words to speak, but I will
smile, and she will smile,
and the day will begin.

Wake me in the morning
for I have places to go and
things to do.  Wake me 
with a good morning kiss
and a cup of hot coffee.
Responsibility awaits as
the day begins.

Wake me in the morning
with a sweet kiss and then
I will drift back into sleep.
The rush of life is behind
me and in these quieter 
days I step more slowly
but I love more deeply.

Wake me in the morning.
Soothe my fears, not so much
for myself as for those I love.
Wake me from life into life,
Lord.  Hold my hand for I
have never beheld glory as
I see it now in the light of
your face.

Wake me in the morning,
and the morning,
and the morning.

Amen