The Sun Came Up Today

On Wednesday June 10th when I woke up everything seemed typical. In the blink of an eye I found devastating news as I read from my inbox. A sound came out of me like a wounded animal. I had to compose myself…after all I was at the office. The pain lead me to sit down and start to write. The following is what emerged.

The sun came up today. I awoke thinking about myself.

Several cups of coffee and a shower. I was thinking about myself.

Got dressed and fed the cat. I grabbed my keys.

Heading to work thinking about myself.

I opened the office door and turned off the alarm. I’m alone thinking about myself.

I go through the building and open the blinds. The daylight is strongly pouring into the halls.

I need to get the coffee ready for the day’s work. Still thinking about me.

I sit at my desk and start to read. A friend’s infant son has died.

But still the sun came up today.