11.13.06 -- 6:00 AM

I woke up this morning and went to the sink to wash my face. I turned the knob and cupped my hands below the streaming liquid. I splashed the cold water on my face. I hadn't given it sufficient time to warm up and the icy water flowed down my skin. I held my hands to my face and enjoyed the shock of it. It flowed over my closed eyes. Over my lips. Down my neck and over my exposed chest. I lowered my hands and opened my eyes to another pair of eyes staring back at me.