Before the Dawn

Restless mind
Can’t sleep
Dawn will break soon
Pad silently out of the room
Down the stairs
Two happy waggily tails
Greet the early riser
Outside
Steamy hot air
Silence
Darkness
Coffee permeates the air
Eyes open
First hot sip
Bliss
A cozy chair
A warm puppy
Read
Pet
Drink
Repeat
Sometimes before the break of dawn
One can find utter peace
And happiness