I rose before the sun today
slipped out of my covers
into the dark, artificial warmth
of my well-heated, winter home
my mind is fresh and grateful today
resplendent in the light of another new year
new beginnings are crisp like citrus
invigorating, juicy, crystalline droplets
my heart is opening wide today
admitting all that approaches
the good, the bad, and the unknown
all are welcome within my soul
joy spills from my fingertips today
as I begin to churn the stagnant energy inside
shifting sediment and sadness
transforming it, creating new light, new love
I am so happy to be alive today
that simple gift is all that's needed
for miracles to happen
for gratitude to consume my grief
I forgive myself today
for the dark days behind and those ahead
because I am forgetful and flawed and human
and that is not something to apologize for
I witnessed the pink and orange pallet of the sunrise today
I give myself the love that's in my heart today
I breathe into my beautiful body today
I am so grateful I awoke to that warm darkness today
Protect the Innocent 