6:54 am

i love the early dark morning.
its so quiet outside, just the sound
of the snow crunching under my feet.
the mornings shadow keeps me safe in
my morning treks. the only others i see
are rushed commuters and the guy
with the two beautiful dogs that run
in the school yard. i like watching that
first sprint off the leash as they dash across
the snow covered field. its as if they are
realizing freedom for the first time.

araMat