Sunrise

 8-23-82

Sunrise woke me this morning.
I scrambled from my sleeping bag
crossed the meadow to greet it.

Deep hues of purple, pink, and blue 
pouring into the valley, reflecting
swallowing the night of her stars.

Dark matte mountains turn black to grays
as shadows lift and rise in these living cliffs
like me, rising from sleep to earths joy on high.


Swift to tie on boots, pack up camp,
enjoy a quick breakfast, then make trail
to unknown wonders and new experience.

Each twist, each new sound,every smell,
a new sensation for my hearts existence
I am so wonderfully blessed and full of life!

-dp-
2-19-13