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I woke up before the alarm today.
I woke up before the alarm today.
The room was dark and cold.
The room was dark and cold.
I walked to the window.
I walked to the window.
Outside, the city was still asleep.
Outside, the city was still asleep.
Only a few yellow lights were on.
Only a few yellow lights were on.
I thought about my mother's early mornings.
I thought about my mother's early mornings.
She used to wake up before everyone.
She used to wake up before everyone.
She would make tea and read her book.
She would make tea and read her book.
I never understood why.
I never understood why.
Now I think I do.
Now I think I do.
This time is only for ourselves.
This time is only for ourselves.
The city is quiet, but not empty.
The city is quiet, but not empty.
The City Before Dawn
by @caleb04