early morning

the city is still, the streets empty, as i step out into the morning air. the sky is a deep shade of indigo, with hints of pink and orange bleeding into the edges. the stars are still visible, twinkling like diamonds scattered across the fabric of the universe. the air is cool, crisp, with a hint of the previous night's rain. i breathe deeply, feeling the chill of the air fill my lungs, and begin my walk. the only sound is the soft crunch of gravel beneath my feet, the occasional bark of a stray dog in the distance. it is a moment of perfect stillness, a pause between the darkness of night and the chaos of day. and in this moment, i feel a sense of peace, a sense of clarity, that eludes me in the chaos of the day.