Early Risers Anonymous

just thinking on paper

I find too many of my days now start at 03:30. A racing mind will wake me. Then, of course, my aging back will cause me to rise. This morning's headache drove me to a hot shower. It’s much too early to dry my hair, so no attempt will be made today to tame the curl. I gather my glasses and phone; which has become my personal assistant. Not to mention said phone is my twenty-four hour a day library card. My newest conquest a short 69-page book, written by Jack Daniels, the writer, not the label. Though the later has created its own fair share of stories. 

A dim light at the end of the house lights my path. In the early hours of the day, there are two types of people. Lights on, or lights off I enjoy the quiet melding of dark to silence. So, my ritual of opening the curtains begin. Thick clouds blot out my stars and in their place snowfalls. The coffee pot is now percolating and morning yoga is observed. With the completion of my morning routine, I read from Psalms and mull over our latest challenge.   

All the facts are weighed and considered. Not that it matters our very nature will govern this outcome. A responsibility that will last our lifetime. I resolve to lay my concerns down and wait to see what tomorrow holds, but it seems the denouement is set and one more plate will grace our table.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Would it be wrong to say that i felt as if i were
there, in your shadows, seeing, near feeling the effots gently made, seeing the harmony of time, the thoughts and experiences of being alone - contentedly. Seems whatever you've experienced in this supberly well written piece, you take each minute with respect.. and right up to the very end, treat that minute with the same.

Calm as calm and.. reverent.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Emma, if you get up early enough you join me for yoga:)

[emmajoy]

If i could get there in time, i cewrtainly would, Cherrie" Will keep you company in spirit, doing gentle meditation. Still as still ..

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

The beginning of a new start for all such beauty in it where we can make of it what will will and await whats meant to be - knowing all shall be well- wonderful words and images painted 🌹

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) thank you

[Lorry]

Isn't that when everyone's day starts? I can't remember when I last missed 2:30am. It becomes an unbreakable habit once started.
Even in the cold, the night time garden calls me in, and without the colour of day, the scents increase, filling me with calm, until I realise my a*s id numb and instead watch from the safety and warmth of the other side of the glass in the kitchen window.
:)

[Cherrie Palmer]

Lol sounds like we need a support group

[Lorry]

Support group...chair....rail....:)

[roarke]

yep, for me the adage "early to bed, early to rise" has a whole different meaning these days. But I can't stay up later to adjust the waking.... one more once, keep 'em coming.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I know, I worked midnight's for so many years. Once I wake up it's all over.

[Neville]

Count me in Cherrie... this is super.. sounds a lot like my days and nights here on this side of the pond... Glad I got here first too... a real treat.... Neville

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) glad to see you too.

[Neville]

Cheers Cherrie... that has such a nice ring to it... :)