Golden Leaves

The sun grows higher. Snuggling Avi closer into my arms I watch the little patch of sky through the bars of my window change colour. Its gray, dull and brown.. a huge cluster of dried leave cling to a branch waiting to be shed. Some birds chirp uncertainly. I hit the snooze button and wait some more.

And suddenly, there is the sun. The sad dried leaves burst into a brilliant gold.. glinting in the sun...gilded. The sky lights up with gold and green, birdsongs fill the sky. I know now is the time to wake up. Time to switch off the alarm.. a new day has begun.