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Waking Up
My eyes open
Sunlight streaks in
A gentle breeze blows through my open window
I sit up and think lightly about the day ahead
My ears open
Calling birds are heard first
My Blanket is cool where it touches my bare feet
I sit up and think lightly about the day ahead
My mouth opens
A yawn quickly escapes
My hair tickles the corner of my eyes
I sit up and think lightly about the day ahead
My nose awakens
Bringing the scent of rain covered sage brush
My mom hums quietly while walking by my door
I sit up and think lightly about the day ahead
My palms open
Marked with lines of a peaceful night's sleep
The clock ticks
I sit up to think lightly about the day ahead