Eyes heavy with sleep
Try to fight the invading morning
Sunshine
Harsh sounds of a world waking
Dogs barking, neighbors stirring
Snooze button
Ears welcome the silence
Of a pillow tucked tightly
Just five more minutes
– Written for Day 8 of Awake August 2016, 31 Days of Mindful Writing in the form of Small Stones (concise daily observations) from Writing Our Way Home.
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