the greatest show on earth
approximately 5:00 a.m.
I find the earth most awake when the rest of the world has yet to awaken
through the echoes of endless morning bird doing what they do best amidst morning song
Eagerly, I ride my bike towards the sunrise, seeking enlightenment
The moon remains awake, faintly smiling at me when I tilt my head to the right, knowing he’ll soon be able to rest well as I have
I stand on the pedals of my bike as I glide down the hills
and lift my feet outward when zipping through puddles
I begin to remember love — what it means…what it feels like…
My sandals flick fresh morning dew to my heels
as I scurry across the grass…
as the greatest show on earth unfolds before me…
A flock of birds form in the shape of a V in flight
as a peachy beam of light paints the most transparent of clouds in gold far beyond the steam dancing out from my coffee cup.
