Heavy grey clouds
cover the sky
as I drive to work
this autumn morning
and I’m disappointed –
I had been hoping
for a spectacular sunrise
to cheer up this early morning drive.

As I reach the top of Black Mountain
the morning sun jukes out cheekily
from behind two graphite-grey clouds.
The sun is deep orange,
glowing like hot coals
and it lights up one tiny piece
of a dull grey sky
for just a few short moments.

I smile.

This short glimpse
of the early morning sun
feels like a surprise early morning greeting
from My God –
a cheeky thumbs up
from a good friend.

As I continue my journey to work
I smile
long after the sky returns to grey.

© Claire Murray, 6th October 2016