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Monday, November 6, 2017

First Light

The curtain is pulled back
much too quickly
as the sound of a new mother’s voice
is no longer muffled

The jarring surprises
of air into lungs
skin upon skin
the colors of the world
in all its magnificent splendor

Open the door to life
make room in your heart for trust
and amazement

Throw open your arms
as you welcome this day of first light