The morning’s glow blossoms
peering through the blinds
to nudge you into today,
asking you
to thrive.
The blissful mumblings
of the little dog snuggled with you,
falling on to your lap
requesting a cuddle
before the day can begin,
infusing your morning with adoration
in return for attention.
A whiff of coffee
lights up the room,
lifting your mind from sleep
to life.
The buds of the plant you keep by the window
have opened their petals to the sun,
basking in
the warmth of today.
You smile
because today is yours.
Today
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