Dawn Uncovers

A damp sky softly falls to earth. Chilled gray webs tremble as dawn parts its spidery threads. Squirrels peep through the day-break. A black crow shakes an iridescent rainbow off glossy wings. A geranium in a terracotta pot unfolds a carmine face. Lately I have risen before the day. I have watched how the Goddess undresses only to choose a new costume. This morning She is silver in a shadow-glow, Her slippers are puddles where pearls are scattered - all still too deep to be reached by mortal hands.