Vishal Dutia

I wake up before the dawn
And watch the sky slowly change
I see the stars fade and yawn
And the clouds rearrange

I feel a chill in the air
And wrap myself in a blanket
I breathe in the fresh and fair
And listen to the birds’ duet

I wait for the sun to rise
And paint the world with its light
I wait for the sun to surprise
And chase away the night

I await the sunrise with wonder
And hope for a new day
I await the sunrise with hunger
And wish for a better way.