A
New Day
the soft silence of darkness
starts to fade
soon to be overshadowed by a
new day
the birds slowly start waking
up
filling the morning with
their songs
the newspaper slaps onto the
driveway filled with current events
the cats join me and my
creamy coffee with purrs . . .
a sprinkler starts spinning
in the neighbor’s yard
the dog next door starts
barking
and a train swoops down from
the north
filled with busy commuters
starting a new day . . .
cars slowly rev their
motors
inching into their daily
routines
kids sleepily head off to
school on crowded busses . . .
later a fly might buzz around
me
once the windows have been
flung open
and if I’m lucky, a
hummingbird
will dip down into my garden
her busy wings greeting all
the flowers . . .
later the crescent moon will
dress the evening
with a new silence and grace
. . . what will tomorrow bring?
Peggy Dugan French is a
California girl with Minnesota roots. She has enjoyed being the editor of Shemom
since 1997. She has worn many hats over the years, but being a Mom has been one
of her greatest adventures; she’s had the pleasure of sharing that journey with
her best friend.
This is a very sensual poem, Peggy, and such a testimony to the gift of a day. I liked all the details, and the thought at the end...what will tomorrow bring? Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jo, really apprecaite you comments and glad you enjoyed the piece!
Deletewonderfully visual poem Peggy well done love angelee
ReplyDeleteVery nice poem, Peggy, filled with truth and inspiration. Thank you for sharing it and continued blessings!
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