The Blessing of Grandchildren

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Poetry by Maryellenbernadetteiachettageniipuffbrokop

March 12, 2009 (revised for Ethan Paul - 10/10/10

Greet the dawn,
You who are loved by God
You with the golden hair
Greet the dawn – a new day for you to learn
Be it cloudy, or sunny – like your many moods
It is a new day – and you are loved by the God who made it
Greet the dawn

Greet the dawn
You who’s God is the LORD
You with the sky blue eyes
Greet the dawn – young warrior with laughing eyes
Be angry at unfairness – fight your enemies
It is a new day – and your God, the LORD is with you
Greet the dawn


Greet the dawn
Little bird, with your sweet laughter
As you dance a new dance
And sing a new song

Greet the dawn as your ancestors have
Begin this day with a song of joy – little bird
It is a new day, and you have the love of many nations in your heart.
Greet the dawn

Greet the dawn
Another new life, another new day
When you learn to stand
You will stand firm for the LORD
For now, you will be held close by the family
Who loves you and welcomes you
Greet the dawn

Greet the dawn,
and the God who loves you,
the LORD who is your God,
the LORD who knows each sparrow
and the LORD who helps each heart beat strong
Will bless you
Greet the dawn children of a new generation
Greet the dawn.