The sun rose over the valley while I continued my way on the Camino
I’d tried to get an early start so I could beat the heat
Memories in the making
There’s something about being awake
When the rest of the world is still all asleep
A peaceful silence like a secret you share with the earth
And watching mother nature lift the blankets on the sleeping world as the sun wakes up
Rise and shine little ones
Have I got a painting for you to enjoy this morning!
But much like the snores of my dog continue as I write in the early morning hours
So does most of the world stay asleep and miss the breathtaking art
The gallery of nature we get free entry to anytime we want
If we choose to
But most choose not to
We miss the magic in our own backyard
The miracles right in front of our face
We are too flustered and rush here and there and everywhere going nowhere
We schedule ourselves to death, literally, appointments cancelled after we die
Because we didn’t slow down for sunrises or to savour this present moment
Because all we have is now

From a daily writing prompt in the creative writing group I facilitate https://www.facebook.com/groups/213087289131266/