The early morning

holds a newfound fascination

the early clouds

the plants and bushes

that give off heightened levels

of aromas

designed over millennia

to repel or attract

start every morning

with a symphony

of chatter

I never knew

Back in the days before

mornings were that time between

bed and ocean

imbibing in massive amounts of

and obscene quantities of

If I could find both of my booties

and they were dry

it was a good morning

Now-a-days

I try to enjoy my time

on dry land

just as much

in the water

mornings

consist of preparing

for the full day ahead

some

feeding the birds

and taking a good look around

23 Breaths