I have a friend who takes a picture of the sunrise every morning . He sips his coffee watching the sun rise from the ocean. He says to himself, “you are the luckiest man in the world , grateful for all !” He sends the pic to his kids with the caption “Morning People ❤️❤️❤️”

This sacred hour it manifests
Night-time indigo dissipates
Awake O earth for we are blessed
A new day’s possibilities await

The sun arrives without a sound,
Whispered gold on waiting seas,
All it touches newly crowned
An ancient promise our souls to ease

What was heavy yesterday
Dissolves as horizons start to shine
An endless burst of golden rays
Reach for them they’re yours and mine

So why do many take for granted
This timeless daily dose of splendor?
Each sunrise is pure enchantment
Hallowed treasure pure and tender

What if we did as my friend?
Arose each day to greet the sun
Our many blessings to commend
Give thanks to each and everyone

Happy New Year. With many thanks to Rob for the inspiration. And yes, this is one of his pictures.