Deep Sleep To Slumber

The journey from deep sleep to slumber

From slumber to wakefulness

Is my favourite part of the morning

Before I open my eyes, I turn to my right

Face the big windows and feel the warmth

Of none other than the glorious rising sun,

Running its gentle fingers slowly, rhythmically

Over my head, on my face, through the translucent teal curtains

I smile, like a child being loved by her mother

Then sit up, say a prayer and start my day.