My eyes had just barely opened
bedroom window in my line of sight
I watched clouds rush by
like they were late and in a hurry.
Small birds landed on treetops.
I’d need to fight the bright sun
to see them that high
but on the third floor
nearly lateral with this world
I enjoyed their playfulness
so busy at this early hour.
I saw this world holding out
hiding beloved blue skies
behind camouflage-like clouds.
Then I saw Jasmine
creeping across the bedsheets
whiskers tickling my nose
her way of saying
it was time to get up.