a souvenier sunrise

On Saturday and Sunday mornings I love getting up early to watch the sun rise. I walk a half mile to a point I consider one of the best places to watch. No buildings or traffic, just open land. On my walk to the point I can start to feel the warmth on my back and see a twinge of light sneaking into the corners of my sunshades. It brings a huge smile to my face because it feels like the sun is just waking up and embracing me from behind. As I continue to walk to the point, that twinge gets a little more brighter and brighter. It’s enticing. I feel like the sun is cooking up a surprise and I can’t seem to wait any longer before I turn around and see the light show. As soon as I get to my point, I turn and see the magnificence. My face lights up. It’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen… Morning after morning its a new scene from the same point and is always a surprise. Sometimes I’m tempted to paint it, but it would be an injustice to what my eyes can capture. I think i prefer to keep it in my mind where it can remain that special souvenior God has given me here in Florida.

Trisha Keehn is a creative writer fueled by a lifetime of faith. She is part of the Life.Church and YouVersion Bible App creative writing team, and uses her broadcast news background to help companies choose their words wisely. Trisha is a wife, mom, coffee connoisseur, lover of libraries, and a savvy traveler.

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