A sliver of sunlight
through the blinds
Gently draws me
out of deep sleep.
It hearkens back
memories of dawn
In Washington Heights,
dawn's arrival so loud
I needed blackout
curtains to mute its rays.
It was a small price to pay
for the stunning scene
I laid eyes on each day;
a slice of city life
I still hold close
to my heart.
09/07/2019
