The ancient alarm in my brain wakes me at 5:15 every morning
By 5:30 I have donned 5 layers of winter wear
(Winter has finally shown up, 20 degrees)
And I am opening the door to a new day
Stepping out into a magical world
“Good morning Moon”
“Hello Stars”
“Hope you all slept well, I certainly did”
There is a shimmering, orange presence on the horizon
My little patch of earth is turning to greet the sun
And it dawns on me, no pun intended
That I belong to this living, breathing planet
I ‘m made up of all the stardust in the universe
I share every atom, molecule, particle
In my symbiotic relationship with all of life
I am one with the creeks, streams, rivers as they flow to the ocean
As does the blood in my veins course to my heart
I am one with the oceans, their waves beating upon the shores
As does my heart beat within my body
I feel the rhythm of life that has existed from the very beginning
I am one with creation, creation is one with me
We are inseparable