I first saw the Sunrise in Mexico, molassesing from the ocean as if to flirt with me

Sipping on cafe con leche, I patiently waited as she spread her rays over the tiny waves forming from her motion 

Shining over the Red roofs of rooms whispering secrets I will never hear about 

I saw sunrise again in  waterville

Peeking her rays past the mountains and then the clouds like an explosive volcano 

Her longest ray tapping me on the shoulder requesting my company 

And I go…

I go again and again because not seeing you in all your phases would take something away from me

The pit of my stomach making somersaults and I can’t decide if I like it or not

Or do I untie the knot that’s beginning to form? 

Your journey is slow but purposeful and you take it every day 

Your lights playing games in the sky 

As if to want to satisfy

Pulling me back to my little girl self, who smiles from ear to ear in response to your

greeting

Now the crows are telling everyone that you’ve arrived 

And I try to hold on to you just a little bit longer 

defying the idea that I shouldn’t look at you with my bare eyes 

How can I not? 

When your beauty was born to reside in my weakest spot 

You finally reach your highest point and have stubbornly decided to share yourself with the rest of the world 

Playing peek-a-boo amongst the clouds 

Swearing sweet vows 

Gracefully giving her last bow 

I saw Sunrise set in Montauk  

Leisurely sinking behind two hills 

Shyly wishing she could chill 

Scattering her last bit of thrills

I’m here 

Waiting for her magic to disperse

Secretly Anticipating for her light to return from

The Universe…the Universe…the Universe 

 

By: Wendy Pineda