Strange Orb in the Sky

You will not believe what I have seen this morning. A very rare sighting. At first I was not sure that I was witnessing this unusual celestial event. Just a tiny glimpse, then suddenly, as if a supernova exploded....the backyard was filled with the brightest glowing light I have ever seen (at least since a month ago or so). Yes! Sun. Beautiful golden warming sunshine. It truly is a spectacular blessing, on a morning when the mercury took a major dive into the single digits and below. A burst of energy!  What a glorious moment.

Strange Orb on a Winter's Day

"January opens
The box of the year
And brings out days
That are bright and clear
And brings out days
That are cold and grey
And shouts, "Come see
What I brought today!"

-  Leland B. Jacobs, January

 photograph by Robin Larkspur