Hope awoke with me.

Today is small

But it is guaranteed 

At least for now

My eyes still adjusting

Tomorrow, ever poisoned

Soberly educated. 

Each sunset, an omen

Unsettling, in its warmth 

Yet the cold air

Streaming in

From a cracked window on

A nearly November morning

Astonishes my skin 

And my soul

With a rash of hope

Against all known reason

Today,

I will be unreasonable.

Chilled to the bone,

Yet, hope awoke w i t h me. 

I pray she doesn’t 

Learn to love

Only the sunrise

After today.