AWAKENING THE SILENCE

My eyes flutter open as sleep seeps away.

I start a body check to see if it is ready for a busy day.

Chest: no wheezing as I start deep breathing, oxygen flowing to kick start a sleepy brain and heart.

A gentle stretch to test spinal structures needed for my activity today.

Leg bending, arm stretching over head to check they are uncomplaining.

Lying quietly, listening to the slow awakening of the inside of the house.

Using these last moments of me time to write today’s to-do list.

Last selfish moments to give thanks for what we have, and a plea for strength to deal with whatever we have to face today.

A peek out the window to see, with the rising warming sun, the waxy Camellia bush has burst into a soul stirring pink.

Nothing to worry about this daybreak, just lots to celebrate.

Good morning, everyone.

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