A Blue Velvet Cloak

I wrap myself in the blue velvet cloak 

of an early morning sky before sunrise.

The deep blue speaks to all my senses, calm, beautiful

and

full of promise of another new day.

The light reflections in the water glimmer brightly

foraging for treasures beneath the surface.

I hasten my step to get to a place where I can see the lightening sky

without obstacles.

As I approach the spot, the sky is being repainted

in shades of soft yellow and orange tinged with pink.

Tones of blue take over

and the water, not wanting to be left out,

proudly reflects the sky

adding a few ripples which makes the whole scene come alive

like a moving film.

The scene increases in drama

and I hold my breath at the sheer beauty

as the slideshow of the sky seems to accelerate.

Just like me,

two water birds look expectantly towards the horizon

The movements in the water

ondulate to a secret rhythm only known to them.

Far away, golden trumpets announce the arrival of the sun.

The silence is astounding

and the first golden rays of the sun ease themselves over the dip

in the mountains beyond,

creating a pale ribbon of sparkling light across the water.

A small boat slides silently across my line of vision.

I witness the birth of a new day

and I feel a surge of energy grow within me which tingles joyfully

in the tips of my fingers right down to my toes.

I feel renewed.

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