Dawn

The first signs of daylight awake me. It is 5:00am as I stumble sleepily out of bed. I can see it is going to be a beautiful day as I pull aside the curtains. Opening the window, I inhale as I smell the fresh aroma of lavender which is drifting through the open window. Seizing my dressing gown off the bed post, I hurry outside. The crisp morning air is chilly, but it soon refreshes me. Hastening my steps, I scamper up the mountain, getting further and further away from the small cottage.

At last at the top of the ridge I take a moment to stop and rest. Taking the weight off my feet, I sit down on a surprisingly wide log, which I find quite comfortable as it has been used many times before, worn smooth by the many passing travellers.

Looking at the stunning view, I notice that the sun is starting to come up over the horizon. Soft shades of pink, red, yellow, orange and even purple fill the sky. It is spectacular. Slowly, but surely, the sun moves it’s way across the atmosphere, producing a brightness that lights up the heavens, skies and earth. I sigh. It is truly magnificent!

Remembering the chilliness of the morning, I now feel warm and revived for the day. Capturing one last glimpse of the vanishing sunrise, I make my way down the hillside and thank God for such a WONDERFUL world!