At sunrise, the world displays a moment of hope and promise.
My normal, daily routine does not include taking fifteen or twenty minutes to appreciate dawn.
On the occasions when I make the effort, the reward is worth more than the time.
The sunrise above, taken from a St. Louis County Park with a view of the Mississippi River does not show the early morning birdsong. Or the deer rather startled to find a human at this hour.
Hope and promise. Fictional photographer Serena Carter is onto something. At dawn, the day is not marred by petty arguments with another human. Or frustration with mechanical or electronic gadgets.
No matter if your view is city skyline, rural fields, or majestic mountain — the world appears to pause in anticipation of what the new day will bring.
Have you paused to watch sunrise recently? Where?
For more of Serena’s sweet romance and adventures in Missouri State Parks, check out Morning Tryst.
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