Morning Surprise

It is early in the morning

Maybe six o’clock I’d say

The beach is rather quiet

Except for the crashing waves

I slowly remove my bathing suit

My nakedness exposed to the air

I walk into the warm water

Balmy breezes tousling my hair

The water circles my ankles

It quickly reaches my knees

Until I can stand it no longer

I let the water wash all over me

The water covers my body

It caresses my weary soul

I languish in its peacefulness

Until it’s time for me to go

Out of the water and into a towel

I lay now upon my chaise

Soaking in the morning sun

Enjoying each single ray

My eyes are closed, I feel the heat

A gentle breath against my face

And then a presence very large

Is invading my private space

I open my eyes with a startle

There is a unicorn close to my face

She speaks to me in her special talk

Her name is Redeeming Grace

“I’ll take you for a magical ride

Upon this sun-kissed beach

I’ll show you things you’ve never seen

Come, come…..come ride with me”

Next I know I’m on her back

We’re galloping along the sand

She spreads her wings across the sky

As colourful as a rainbow band

Through the mountains and across the land

My arms wrapped around her neck

I see candy apple and licorice trees

The islands but a speck

I see boats afar with colourful sails

The water and sky so blue

I am enjoying my ride with Redeeming Grace

But sadly it’s time to go

She sets me down upon the ground

In a soft and gentle way

I give her a hug and kiss her goodbye

What a beautiful way to start my day

I lay now upon my chaise

Soaking in the morning sun

Enjoying each single ray

Thank you Redeeming Grace – that was so much fun.

© Sherry Irvine – February 14, 2010

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