i woke up early this morning
and went for a walk.

the fog was suddenly heavy and thick.

i walked down by the water where people
appeared and disappeared,
weaving in and out of the mist
as i took pictures of the rocks
and the uncertain loose borders
between frozen water and sky.

as i walked home
i was smitten by the outline
of the trees
against the crisp blue.

it made me laugh out loud
in wonder
it made me feel small against the universe
but it made me aware
of being alive...
giddy and gracious
and full of words and plans.