A new day

The day after
The night before
comes early

I am
awakened
with a hug and a kiss

a splash of cold water
a cup or more
of hot caffeinated tea

A thought of
returning slumber
beckons me

The sunlight trickles
through the trees
and upon still colorful
leaves not yet fallen.

God's creatures bit and small
are about their daily tasks.

A new day is dawning.
A new day is here.
So peaceful.
So full of life.
It is God-ordained.

Cathy Orrick Luders
11.4.2009