dawn is early to wake at. most are tired from an early morning. tiring at dawn because the body cannot rest. a small room fills with smoke, clouding up the night spent counting seconds instead of sheep. silence is unbearable, as the lack of sounds is only causing more awareness in the darkness. clutching helplessly at a companion who isn't there. nightmares fill a concious mind dragging worry behind them like an anchor on a chain. as the morning clambers to a start, weary eyes peer through the haze for some kind of relief. animals begin stirring as they wake, followed by people. there is no relief. the day has begun and stress starts sinking