happyendings

The morning rays burst through my stained glass window

I could not bare to sleep another minute

I really did leap right out of bed

I did my morning ab work out, push ups, dance

And put on my tennis shoes

I run down the street, my lungs burning already

My fingers and toes are numb from the chill

The morning air is crisp and lively

And in this moment, I feel alive

I run past houses with lights still off

and other people who are leaving for work

I run past trees whose leaves are falling

and dew on each blade of grass in the neighborhood

A kitten cries out to me and I stop to pet it

I sit on the sidewalk and stretch my legs

My sweat is drying and I start to chill, so I’m off again

Back to my house and into the shower

I turn it on as hot as it can go and my skin turns red

I’m catching my breath and feeling my muscles relax

I set my alarm for an hour away and I am back to sleep

I lay my head on my cool, silk pillow