DAWN
Night calls to dawn. Slowly, darkness gives way to light as the morning sun seeps in with its glorious rays. Nocturnal creatures scatter to their hidden dens and daytime activities begin. Finishing my morning prayer, I pull back my curtain to let just enough light in and examine my reflection at the mirror. Signs of aging start to seep in to my face. Smile lines, eye bags, dark circles around my eyes, and crow feet linger on my face as I gently rub my sleepiness away. I glance at the time. 6:02. Less than thirty minutes until I have to be present at online devotion. I heat some water for coffee and quickly hop in the shower to freshen up. Donning my uniform, I put my hair up in a bun and logged in to Google Meet. I waited. As I sat in front of my screen with ...
