Orange Sliver

Orange Sliver

By Mushroom Montoya

An orange sliver

Extended his finger

Peeking over the horizon.

 

I barely blinked.

And he splashed the sky

With a blazing orange ball,

Snaring the entirety of my attention,

Filling my soul with gratitude.

 

For I am now awake,

And fully alive,

Ready to dive

Into each moment,

 

Smelling the flowers

As they spread their wings

And flutter their beauty

Into my heart,

 

While the hummingbirds dart

Their dazzling coats

Here and there,

and then they hover,

 

Sharing their zest,

Doing their best

To remind me

I am beautiful, too.