Rainbow

“Cheers.” I like to say a toast to the day: to myself and others: peace, hope, happiness, health. After I raised my glass of orange juice, I looked up and saw a rainbow. I don’t think I have ever seen a rainbow from this view before: a rainbow that stands out among the grey clouds, originating from a valley in which many stories have been told.As I watch the rainbow and notice the clouds movie, a tiny grey cloud floats past, insignificant relative to the rainbow: rain created the conditions for the rainbow, but the colour cannot be dulled by a lone grey cloud. I keep looking at the colours, which seem to intensify in some places. I notice the blue sky above. Will more of the sky be blue soon? The colour and light brought a smile to my face.I see the faintest hint of a second rainbow, a tiny haze of colour, but enough for me to see. In the background, the birds sing the melody of the morning. Cars occasionally pass: people are starting their days. The world is waking up. I am, too. The…