today i was forced to go outside
in the few hours after dawn-
the time i'm usually still in bed
after making what use i could
of the stillness of the night.
and you know, it was a magic time!
the fog, the mist,
the choirs in the trees and in the air
welcomed me to what
i have longed to be a part of for so long
and made me feel like sleep is not so wrong
so maybe i will let my eyes fall closed
sooner tonight than what feels allowed
sooner in the morning then,
i will be sitting with the birds
and telling them about the dreams i had.


© lj brooks