At 3 in the morning.

My favorite time. Often, it’s 3 o’clock in the morning. I haven’t gone to bed yet. Or I’m awakened. After a dream. A nice time. To think. Clearly. Occasionally, I go for a walk. Yes, at 3 in the morning. Nobody around. No traffic in my neighborhood. Lights out. Except for the moon and the stars. A good time, too. For a treat. A snack. A caramel roll. Heated in the microwave.  With a mug of cold milk.  As I take to the computer. To write. A thought. And then another thought. About the joyful wonders at 3 in the morning.  –Jim Broede