Dawning

"I see it now" she said. She looked in the mirror and could see the beauty that God had blessed her with. Her chiselled but feminine cheekbones, the beautiful colour and shape of her eyes with long sweeping lashes. Her mouth, and the slightly swollen kissable lips, the straight teeth and wonderful smile.

She smiled that smile and stared in wonder and amazment at herself. It was like seeing herself for the very first time.

Thanks God, for making me me.

Upside Down

Freya opened her eyes and was astonished to discover herself staring up at the sky. Not only was she staring at the sky, but it was not the blue one she remembered. A deep purple coloured the sky instead, and a pale green star provided the light. The trees were foreign, great big black trunks with white and silver leaves blowing gently in a warm breeze. Freya sat up and surveyed her surroundings, a great forest filled with these odd trees stretched as far as her eyes could see, the light blue grass was thick and long, yet soft and silky. Wildly exotic birds flitted from tree to tree, their songs beautiful and haunting at the same time. Freya stood and listened to the song for a while, feeling the breeze flow through her long black hair. The green star that shone on this forest was warm without being stifling, the air was refreshing, and it smelled of strawberries and orchids. She closed her eyes listened to the sound of the wind in the trees, and of the strange birds songs. If she listened hard enough, she could hear the small sound of rushing water as it tripped over rocks and stones. Her thirst drove her to the sound, and as she stumbled upon the stream, she was amazed that the flowing water was the colour of pure gold. She knelt down and scooped a small amount of the water in her hands, the water was cold, and it carried the fragrance of vanilla and tiger lilies. She drained the water from her hands and the taste of the water assaulted her senses. It was pure and sweet, and ice cold. The water gave her clarity of mind. Freya stood, and began walking south, on a journey to discover this strange and wonderful new world.