A bank of burnt orange lights the horizon
in sharp contrast to the dark sky
my heart lifts with expectation as warmly I dress
there's no shelter on the headland overlooking the beach
my senses are thrilled by the chill breeze that blows
all exposed skin begins to tingle with cold
I thrust my hands deep into my pockets
reveling in the delicious contrast of warmth and cold
Salt air in my nostrils is pure delight
I am mesmerized by the light of the approaching dawn
it plays on the waves as they thunder over the rocks
muting the sounds of stirring sea-birds
Low cloud on the horizon becomes tinged with electric pink
excitement fills me as the tip of the sun slowly appears
bursting forth bathing all before it with wondrous golden light
pinking the edges of nearby purple cloud
I am blessed to have received this gift of beauty
and spend a moment in silent gratification.
Beautifully captures that sense of wild that only nature can serve up for us and that leaves us in awe.
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