Sparrows

The air smelled of earth

Damp with last night's rain

Mesmerized 

She stood watching

Sparrows pecking the dirt 

 For breakfast 

Her hair blowing across her face

She swiped at the strands 

  Absent-mindedly 

Letting her mind wander into

The day ahead

 Coffee,  work,  routine

The night ahead

  Unknown,  exciting

She shivered

Waved goodbye to the sparrows

Moved toward the future