Darkness consuming
upon my awakening
the blood is cold
and muscles stiffening
a tai chi morning
marking a silent road
with body loosened deep
and a morning ferry walk
I listen to Shakespeare talk
in drifting sleep
but leave this dream
for a cafe stop
and mocha bought, the leaf on top
concealed by whipping cream
the words come slow
and flow into espresso double-shot
that lifts the fog before a client jot
with necktie worn for show
much to like in this...the silent road...the reading shakespeare on the way to work...the words, flowing into espresso double-shot....and the book of course... smiles
ReplyDeletethis is a wonderful prompt and i like how your images pull me into your day..
Your images appear as though being seen as fog (or a cloud) disappears and turns to mist each more vivid as the sun shines through your busy day. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteA sleepy, light, ethereal feel to this. I also love the way you wind up to meet the start of the work day from the quiet lull of getting there.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
Thanks for such a great prompt at the dVersePoets pub tonight.
I really enjoyed this coming to life, from Tai Chi to Shakespeare to book! Getting the muscles going! K.
ReplyDeletebut the words that come out slow
ReplyDeletethey flow into espresso double-shot
that lifts the fog
is def my fav part...great write and thanks for a great write as well at dverse...looking forward to seeing what everyone brings....thanks for taking us on this trip with you...
I love the sense that you are slowly becoming alert while moving through routines. Sounds a lot like my mornings. Fabulous work.
ReplyDeletenice weave to the rhyme scheme
ReplyDeleteThis really captures waking up and getting going. I enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteShakespeare is good anytime in my world.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a glimpse into your day..coffee, Shakespeare, and all
ReplyDeleteGosh some days it takes a coffee or two to really get going... Sounds like a good start though!
ReplyDeleteThe last verse was a complete change of tone, but I'll look out for the book now!
ReplyDeletebut the words that come out slow
ReplyDeletethey flow into espresso double-shot
This is superb.
Tai chi, Shakespeare, lattes ,ferry walks and neck ties...you present a nice life in little cameos...lovely!
ReplyDeleteI really like this:
ReplyDeleteand mocha bought, the frothy leaf on top
concealed by whipping cream
now that's an everyday waking well put ;-) thanks!
ReplyDeletevery nice connection of thoughts/impressions. The morning aspect and the things one does to awake, whether it be a stroll or the need for something stronger is clearly shown. The drifting of shakespeare I loved. And I needed that double shot this morning for sure. Also, the idea of the leaf covered in whip cream-really like how that image is displayed and the metaphor within that line alone. Great job. Thanks
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so not a morning person. This is definitely how I behave in the A.M. before coffee kicks in. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI am a morning person so the visual of waking up for Tai chi speaks to me....the strong visual for me are these lines:
ReplyDeletemocha bought, the leaf on top
concealed by whipping cream
Great to meet you at D'verse ~
Love the flow of this, the images. This was a great prompt, greatly enjoyed. Thank you.
ReplyDeletethe rhythm and flow is exceptional. Build into the equation the descriptions...makes for a thing of beauty!...reminds me that although abstract- non rhyming poetry is great- that short form, rhyming poetry (albeit not firmly structured- which just adds character in my opinion)is a real skill, which when built with precision- can end up being so so powerful and lovely to read.
ReplyDeleteyou have really given us a story in a nutshell and that done with few words and great rhythm. Thankyou!
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