short stories ~ literary fiction ~ social commentary
copyright © 1999 - 2012
Sunrise
“Come outside. I want to show you something.”
Sleepy eyes. “Okay”
He takes her hand, they sit on the porch steps.
She yawns. “What?”
He points to the horizon. “Watch this.”
“I’ve seen sunrises before.”
“You’ve not seen this one.”
Her head drops on his shoulder. “Thanks.”