The dawn unfolded pale and slow
Touching the places your smile would go
Your shadow lingered on my skin
Proof that light begins within
The world awoke in muted gold
Soft as a truth I longed to hold
I felt your heartbeat through the air
Brushing away my hidden fears
My chest unfurled its tightened strings
Learning again what comfort brings
Your silent presence in the haze
Lifted the weight of darker days
Come morning after morning’s rise
Your shadow still refines my skies
Every sunrise feels like grace—
Love returns in your quiet trace