Go slow
Ease into the day
Sunlight does not hurry
Each beam slightly
Brighter
It takes time to
Help the sky remember
Its colors
No rush
They will come
A slow blush on water blue
Hurried greetings
Offend
A nuclear fusion of effort
Colored the clouds
Just so
Face the light
And fully embrace
The day
Thought this might be fitting since tomorrow is Monday and we'll all be rushing around. Came to me while walking the dog one morning. The sunrise deserves its due (dew?). This is posted for all the lovely people at Poetry Pantry--where Poets United invite us to share poetryblogroll.blogspot.com
You are definitely right about that sunlight does not hurry, especially this time of the year. It takes its time, can't be rushed. Your poem is a beautiful tribute to morning.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary!! Thank you very much, I love early morning, didn't even think about how this time of year is even more slow to light up--really appreciate your insight--as always :-)
ReplyDeletenice...the first three lines are great...pulling you right in...and so true of sunlight as well...so many things in life can not be rushed...life included...smiles.
ReplyDeleteHi Brian!! This was a poem that I dusted off and revised, especially the first three lines, so your comment really made me smile.
DeleteThank you so much:-)
Lovely ode to the sunrise! I especially love the idea that it takes time for the sky to remember! (Interestingly, I wrote a poem last November, when my sunrises are spectacular) and titled it 'Sun Salutation) Good title!!
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara!! Great minds think alike, right? I used to take Yoga classes so I was making a little private joke with myself there, too. (one of the poses is called sun salutation...). I'd love to read your poem too:-)
DeleteSara, I especially loved "help the sky/remember its colors." Makes me feel as though I have special power! But the rush-rush of Monday will be different for me having read this. Thank you so much for this moment of grace. Peace, Amy
ReplyDeleteHi Amy!! That is one of my favorite lines, from this poem. Glad to share a little sunlight and peace with you:-) I love the idea of special powers too!
Delete" It takes time to
ReplyDeleteHelp the sky remember
Its colors"
...lovely! Really enjoyed how you painted the day with the sky.
Hi Jennifer!! So nice to see you:-) that line is my favorite too. Thank you for your warm words.
DeleteSunlight doesn't hurry - well illustrated :-)
ReplyDeleteHi!! Thank you so much. I like that thought-illustration, illuminating :-)
DeleteLovely gentle verse.
ReplyDeleteAnd we would really like to slow those wonderful moments down even more. Speed up the bad ones, hang on to the good :-)
Hi Aprille!! Nice to see you. Love how you think things through and give me the other view :-) absolutely, let's rush through the bad stuff!!
DeleteI like to ease into my days too. Quietly and slowly. Loved this. Love that these thoughts came to you as you were walking your dog too :)
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda!! Thought you might enjoy this. Always feel a kindred spirit with you. We could combine our poems and have a rainbow sunrise, while we splash in the puddles!! :-)
DeleteWhat a lovely, positive piece...
ReplyDelete"Face the light
And fully embrace
The day"
I am a big believer of that, Sara.
Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment in my blog. xoxo
Hi Bing!! So good to see you. I loved your poem. Look forward to reading more. Thank you very much for your visit and kind words :-)
DeleteSavor the wonderful day ahead! The sun will make its appearance, no hurry! Yes, enjoy the day nice and lovely! Nicely, Sara!
ReplyDeleteHank
Hi Hank!! Good to see you, too :-) Thank you for stopping in to savor a few words with me!
DeleteI like the lovely reminder ~ Thank you for sharing it with us ~
ReplyDeleteSarah,
ReplyDeleteYour words have a peaceful and calming power...Taking time to see and enjoy the vista of the time...
Eileen
Thank you for your visit to my poem:)
Hi Eileen!! It's wonderful to see you, your poem was very well done. Happy to share and visit :-)
DeleteA good reminder - we all rush too much. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and commenting! Nice to see you :-)
DeleteWhat a great way to start the day! Really it's good any time of day. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel!! Nice to see you :-) And I agree, it's good any time of day--great observation!
DeleteHa! I really enjoyed that. I especially liked this line: "Help the sky remember
ReplyDeleteIts colors"
Hi Mad!! Always good to see you. And thank you for that compliment--my favorite line too, basically the seed that started the whole poem :-)
DeleteIt is always a good time for me to get a reminder to slow down and enjoy the day. Thank you for this!
ReplyDeleteHi Muddy!! Great to see you--and you are very welcome, thank you for the visit :-)
DeleteLovely piece, Sara. First lines pulled me right in.
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