Day Into Night A new day dawns, light triumphs once again Another night's obscurity lost in brilliant clarity The shadows melt away and birds with song rejoice They sing because they have no other choice But demonstrate God's purpose in each sweet voice I, too, was once convinced I knew my way I once had purpose, goals I must pursue Mileposts to measure, achievements to treasure With an easy stride to overcome them all, with pride Deadlines met, chores done, enjoying rest, my due But now I wander through each empty day With faltering steps, I walk where once I ran I rest without having toiled to earn the right And the mileposts are days that lead toward An endless shore beside a sea of night. Poetry