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Sunrise at the Pointe
Get there while it’s still dark.
As you take your seat on the rocks overlooking the water, a cacophony of birds greet each other and the day.
They are suddenly quiet.
And the silence of the city strikes you.
The world seems to hold its breath in expectation of first light.
Only the waves lapping the rocks have a voice.
Gradually, the sky lightens with soft touches of lavender, pink and blue.
The moon is still visible, giving its own greeting to the day.
A lone seagull skims the water while the silence remains.
Wait for it.
Set your sight on the horizon.
And wait for it.
A bright orange glow on the horizon announces the arrival.
Slowly, majestically, the sun visibly rises out of the water, commanding the sky in orange-yellow fire.
As it clears the horizon, orange fully gives way to the yellow that rules another day.
Sunrise.
Don’t leave yet.
Wait for it.
Set your sight on the horizon.
And wait for it.
As the sun hovers over the horizon, a carpet of bright light rapidly unfolds across the water to you.
It beckons like an invitation to walk on water into the morning.
Sunrise at the Pointe.
The best things in Chicago are free.
M. Michelle Day
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