i smell rain

The night is light upon me:

I awake wrapped in dreams.

 

I smell the rain

Before I open my eyes.

 

I hear the birds

Before I walk outside.

 

I breathe the deep

Before I start my day.

 

This simple gift:

A gentle arousal, and

 

The time to awaken to

A new dawning,

 

And another chance

At grace.