Sunrise in Bed

The day has yet to begin and I already feel like I accomplished something great. I opened my eyes to watch the sunrise.


It could not have been easier today, because I am staying in a room with an incredible view. And yet, I almost rolled over to go back for some more zzzz's.


Though, I know I am a better person for seeking out beauty that is uniquely offered in a certain place and time.


Today will have some challenges, and life will get in the way. But, because I saw the sun rise, I will be reminded to think on things that are good, and pure, and lovely and true...(Philippians 4:8).

Sunny Soul 12'

Ocean City, MD

Light Makes All of the Difference

The beach is so inviting. The sun is so warm, the sand is so clean and the water so blue. It is perfect day to catch a ray, sunbath and get a tan.

There is one exception, looks can be deceiving. Today, the only tan that might appear would be on the nose, and it would be more in a shade of red than brown.

The wind is whipping up, the air is cold and any sun seekers are enjoying it with a hat, gloves, scarf, and a winter coat.

The beach in winter, in Ocean City Maryland, is bearable today. And it is beautiful, despite the freezing cold, because light changes things, even in the harshest of conditions.

Chillin Soul, 12'
Ocean City, MD'

Winter Beach Retreat
I stayed an extra night in Ocean City, Maryland. The writing retreat had ended and mostly everyone had left the building. This was the perfect opportunity for a single writer's soul to pour out words over paper with a view of the ocean. It was lonely and it was cold but it was beautiful in its' own right. While waiting for that spectacular sunrise, I became momentarily disappointed. There really wasn't a bright sunrise. It was grey and cold but I eventually found...

Grey Inspiration

I waited for the sunrise

but I never saw it

Instead I stared into the distance

amazed only by the sound of the ocean waves

before me was the grey

from water to sky

the difference in color

only found at the horizon line

a change in hue of winter cold

disappointment became my first response

until I embraced acceptance

that this was my morning view

despite the choice of palette I disliked

I was thankful for the canvas

and the burst of pink hope peeking between the clouds

and I was inspired to stroke the words across my page

in my heart, and on paper, I was no longer blue

Inspired Soul

Ocean City, MD 11'