and this sunny, Monday morning, I’m sharing a poem from my book, Ever So Gently. If you’ve already read it, I hope you don’t mind a repeat. 🙂 This poem was inspired from one of our lake trips in the Sierra Mountains…
The First Morning
Our eyes open to chirps
from high in the fir trees,
and we hear the rustle
of a skittering squirrel.
The evening before,
every creature
became silent
as darkness sank
into the evening.
But this morning,
with sunlight
caressing the lake,
we walk the few steps
to calm water,
nestle into our chairs
and slowly sip our coffee.
We listen.
Peace.
Cottony clouds drift by.
We want to move into
them, feel their softness
enfold us.
They shift with the grace
of a swan.
Ripples shimmer above sand.
Art in clear water.
And this is when we watch morning happen…
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this beautiful planet we live on. ❤️
“You don’t live on earth, you are passing through.” ~ Rumi
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Such a beautiful poem that only gets richer with more readings. It’s beautiful and the day matches your words.. hugs and love 😘🤗
Thanks so much for your lovely words, Cindy! Happy Earth Day! Much love and many hugs to you! 😎🥰😍
I love this poem so much. I want to drink coffee there, too. 🩷🌷🌺
Aww, thanks, Kymber! This lake is wonderful for enjoying coffee and wine (at their appropriate times). 😍🥂☕️❤️
So gentle and calm. Loved your poem Lauren
Thanks so much, Sadje. Your lovely words are appreciated! 🩷💐
You’re very welcome 😊
Beautiful poem!
Thanks, Elizabeth! I’m glad you enjoyed this poem! 🌷🥰
Beautiful Lauren 💕🤗
Happy Earth Day 🌏
Hugs xo
Thanks so much, Maggie! Happy Earth Day and many hugs to you, my friend! 😍💞🌺
My pleasure always Lauren.💕🙏💕
Thank you 🌸🌻😘
Lovely. Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Thanks so much, Cindy! Happy Earth Day to you! 🤗🌷🌏
What a wonderful share Lauren. Happy Earth Day to you my friend. 🙏🏼🌎😍💖😁
Thanks so much, Kym! I’m glad you enjoyed this poem, and I hope you’ve had a great day, dear friend! Hugs and smooches! 🤗😎🥰🌺❤️🌏
You are so very welcome Lauren. 🙏🏼 Continuing to celebrate this awesome gift of Planet Mother Earth girlfriend. You do the same. Hugs and smooches right back at ya! 😊💐🌎🥂😍
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The beauty of a poem is that it can be read again and again and enjoyed more each time! Thanks for sharing this poem with lovely imagery, Lauren.
Thanks for your lovely words, Balroop. I’m glad you liked this poem for another reading. I know you read my book, so I don’t know how many times you’ve read the poem, maybe more than twice, but I appreciate your kind words. 🙂 ❤️
A lovely way to celebrate Earth Day, Lauren!!
Thanks so much, Rebecca! I’m glad you enjoyed and hope you’ve had a lovely day! ❤️🌏
Perfect for Earth Day.
Thanks so much, Darlene! 🌺
Like your poem, it’s a beautiful Earth. Let’s hope we don’t destroy it.
Thanks so much, Anneli, and I have the same hopes! 🌷🌏
Lovely! Your poem took me right back to the time my husband and I stayed in a bed-and-breakfast that fronted a lake. Glorious . . .
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Liz, and I’m happy to evoke such a wonderful memory! 🩷🌷
You’re welcome, Lauren. I’m happy to have had that memory evoked!
Poems are meant to be reread and this is a perfect one for Earth Day. ❤
Thanks so much, Carol! I appreciate that! And I found your comment in spam. So strange! ❤️🌺
Thanks for letting me know about this spam thing. ❤
This is so gorgeous and evokes all the sensations of being in nature, Lauren. Reminds me of a time camping in a canyon near Estes Park, Colorado. A perfect pick for honouring Earth Day!
Thanks so much for your wonderful comment, Steve! I’m glad this poem evokes that special memory for you. Our son was in in Colorado last year and loved Estes Park. It sounds like another gorgeous destination. Hope you’ve had a great day! 🌏🤗
I’ve had a very good day, thanks, Lauren, and hope you have, too. 🌎🤗
That’s great, Steve! I have, too! 😎🌍
watching morning happen
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xoxox
Thanks, Annette! ❤️🌏💐
Beautiful poetry as always, Lauren. You have your finger on the pulse of the natural world. Wishing you a good week ahead, my friend. 😊
Thanks so much for your kind words, Mike. I appreciate them very much. This poem is in my book, so I hope you enjoy when you have time to read. 🙂 I wish you the same, too. ❤️
Your poem makes me smile, Lauren. The natural world beautifully expressed. 🌺
Thanks for your lovely words, Eugi, and I’m happy to make you smile. 🙂 🥰
My pleasure, Lauren. 💕
Wonderful! I will post my review of your lovely book on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
I’m glad you enjoyed this post, Dawn, and thanks in advance for your review. I’m excited to read your thoughts. I’m almost finished with my current book, and then yours is next and I look forward to it! 🥰
Loved the poem, such a lovely tribute to our wonderful planet.
Thanks, Pooja! I appreciate your lovely words! Hope you had a great day! 🌏🌺
My pleasure and I did! 😊
Ah, I remember this beautiful poem, Lauren and it’s always wonderful to go back to it! Perfect for the day!
Love and many hugs xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Thanks for your beautiful words and support that I appreciate so much, Marina. I hope you had a good day! Love and many hugs to you, my friend! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
…and more hugs and love to you!
Busy with the house build. Eyes [and head] are on fire, hence my online presence is limited!
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I’ve been thinking of you, wondering how the house is coming along. I get it, so visit when you can. Life comes first! 🥰xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Happy Earth Day (belated).
Of course dear Lauren, we know every day is Earth Day.
Morning Dew … my instant thought of/for you.
xoxoxo 💖🌸
Thanks a bunch, Resa! And I agree, every day is Earth Day. I love morning dew. Have a good weekend ahead! Hugs xoxoxo ❤️🌺
Hugs! xoxo❤️🌺
Ahhh . . . so peaceful!
I’m glad, Mark! Thank you! 🤗