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Saturday, March 30, 2013

New Light


A few weekends ago I had a wonderful time with some good friends at the brand new Stratton Brook Hut, which is part of the Maine Huts and Trails system. Our bunk room looked out over the Carrabassett Valley toward Sugarloaf Ski Area, where I've had the good fortune to ski since I was 3 years old. The dining room of the main lodge looked out over the Bigelow Range. It truly is a beautiful spot, a lovely space to unwind and recharge.
The picture above is of the sunrise on that Sunday morning. And the piece below is something that came during a busy school week following our weekend getaway.
 

New Light

I awaken, having the sense that
dawn is near.
I stretch tight muscles, tentatively
putting my feet onto the floor.
I open the door and gaze out over
the valley of my youth,
noticing the hint of colors caressing
the distant ridgeline,
bare tree branches dancing against
the backdrop.
My eyes take it in as my brain ponders
the meaning of it all.
I lean on the railing of the overlook
and settle in to simply watch and wait.
The colors become deeper, then begin to lighten
as the rocks, trees, and snowy spaces
become more distinct and defined.
I breathe in the brisk morning air and
wrap my jacket more closely around
my body.
I wonder, then, where is the sun?
When will the new light fully spread its
warmth and illumination on
this glorious scene?
And just as I think I must go inside,
there it is!
Ah, the sweetness of that new light,
bringing with it possibility, hope,
and renewal.
New light sweetly enveloping
all that I know and love.
New light illuminating all
 that is
right here,
right now.
Sarah Carlson
March 20, 2013

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