I open my eyes to a morning glow
for one moment there is
nothing
the clock stands silent
until my mind knocks on the door of my
awareness
chattering quietly then quicker
the clock ticking and tapping
I inhale a slow
breath
soothing the prattle
my neurons awaken pulsing with
intention
choices stem from there
in the morning I meander among the redwoods
and delight my taste buds
filling my stomach with freshness
I then voyage to the
farthest waters watching blue whales
leap from choppy seas
mid-day I attempt to learn to knit
fingers fumbling
relieved of the burden to know-it-all
over dinner I commune with a loved one
sharing heart stories and dreams
then I paint works of art that
mirror the anatomy of my soul
before dreamtime I ponder and
breathe in
chest expanding
the wonder of a day where
time
stretches
until tomorrow