The cold morning air pushes against me

While recently consumed coffee resists the assault

A log now in the fireplace slowly joins in battle

Quickly followed by the rising morning light

Light snores from the other recliner

Evidence a quick morning nap stolen

After the previous restless night

The air is still quiet

In comparison to the night

But is revealing labor signs

Of a wonderful new birth

Anticipation escalates

With the accumulation of internal caffeine

And the invasion of

Agenda gathering thoughts

Anxious muscles slowly forgo resistance

Until the chair concedes

To the welcomed

Birth of a beautiful and promising new day