new

I walked up the street toward the rising sun

Again I couldn't sleep

My mind was moving and I decided my feet should as well

Light slowly pushed the dark aside as I climbed the hill outside our home

Shadows followed as the late fall breeze rolled toward me

I pushed my hands deep into my pockets and pressed on

I inhaled closing my eyes for one step two

Cool air scratched down my lungs

I watched my breath escape before now open eyes

I thanked God