Woken by the call to prayer
at the break of a new dawn 
In the distance a cockerel crows
I rub my eyes and yawn 

I greet the early morning 
with a refreshing cup of tea 
Taking in my surroundings
soaking up the tranquility 

The pool reflects the pale blue sky
the grass still wet with diamond dew
Vibrant blooms dazzle and delight 
in shades of pink, red and blue 

I listen to chirpy birdsong
it carries on the cool breeze
They stay hidden out of sight 
nestling in the olive trees 

The sun continues to rise 
raising night sleepers from their bed
Too soon the word will out
of the lovely day that lies ahead