An epilogue to Cock Crows, New Day reflects
on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Resurrection Morning by James R.C. Martin
New Day
The dust of yesterday settles
while the weary repose.
Morning and evening;
rising and setting;
incessantly desperate we trudge.
Another day in a monotonous strand?
Heaven says no.
A morbid cavern relents;
The Revelation wakes.
His all-seeing eyes flutter with acclimation.
Stark is the light after suffocating darkness —
Our darkness.
In the amber still of dawn
a benevolent breeze blows
bending tawny stalks
in happy syncopation.
O soul, breathe deep —
respire the air of redemption!
The Merciful One stands
to Creation’s applause.
He steps forth triumphant,
ears fully delighted —
with a cock’s exultant crow!
Dwelling Under a Friendly Sky 