The morning of December third
The loveliest of things occurred
I woke to day that dawned so bright
Despite the chill, a brilliant sight
A sunrise that took breath away
Such colour burst through veil of gray
I watched it silent, still with awe
As if it were the first I saw
As if a babe so young and new
Had never seen sky blush with hue
The clouds like ripples, lightly kissed
With rose and turquoise, amethyst
Soon overcome by amber eye
That casts its gaze across the sky
A peek, a glance, then overtakes
Until we’re stood in full daybreak
…
Through icy haze that rose and fell
That crisp sharp bite with each inhale
Of air that seems to hang suspended
I watched in wonder, till it ended
Took but minutes, yet felt like years
On cheeks I felt the warmth of tears
This jaded heart of mine did melt
Reminded through the sway I felt
No matter how much gloom or pain
Such light will bring solace again
For how can soul not be inspired
By sky alit with coral fire…
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