I'm not sure what it is about 3 am...
I wake up (like I am now) and I mean...I'm awake.
I'm still really tired but my mind is churning.
Nothing is off limits at this time of the day.
I think about past regrets, dreams of the future, goals, laundry to be done, projects to be completed, recipes to be made, and whether I have to pee. All in the first few minutes.
3am, you baffle me.
But, I'm not going to lie.
I used to hate looking at the clock and seeing that crazy hour,
especially during the school year.
I have to wake up so early anyway, that 3am is a tease.
I have just enough time to fall back asleep, but not really get good rest.
And that's only if I immediately go back to sleep!
That's not happening now. No sleep...not yet.
I used to hate looking at the clock and seeing that crazy hour,
especially during the school year.
I have to wake up so early anyway, that 3am is a tease.
I have just enough time to fall back asleep, but not really get good rest.
And that's only if I immediately go back to sleep!
That's not happening now. No sleep...not yet.
But today, 3 am is beautiful.
So we head outside to stroll.
Up and down our little street, soaking in the morning smells.
Nothing is more hopeful than taking a walk at 3am.
Nothing has happened yet, but all of the possibilities are there.
ALL OF THEM!
Even my crazy, hopeful dreams of the future are possible.
I love that.
So, we stroll.
And Murph sniffs.
We pause and I look at the sky...have you seen it at 3?
Man, it's beautiful...especially today.
Man, it's beautiful...especially today.
Maybe it's my new vision?
Nah, I do this often.
I love staring at a dawn waking up.
Again, there's so much hope in that rise.
And it does, usually when I see my neighbor
leave for his early shift,
leave for his early shift,
Then it's time to head back in.
But I try, for as long as I can to hold the possibilities
of the day in my hand.
of the day in my hand.
Not too tight...dreams have to breathe.
But my dreams are within reach.
Thanks for the reminder 3am...
I needed that.
I needed that.
Lori, you are an amazing woman!! I am in awe of you! Bev A.
ReplyDeleteBev! You're too sweet, but I love it! :)Seeing your name is like a big hug <3 Love you! Lori
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