Early frost covers the grass.
Some of the rooftops are shielded.
Lower branches of the bushes sparkle.
Step outside and greet the day.
Let the cold fresh air tighten your skin.
It's quiet on mornings like this.
The birds aren't speaking.
The foragers have slept in.
The sounds are human.
Cars rumble in the distance.
A work crew collects leaves.
Watch your breath dart out
and disappear.
There are no creatures to feed today.
Keep your eyes on the world…
instead.