MAKE LEMONADE...............................what else can ya do
In the morning, the light of a new day peaks over the horizon
fleeting thoughts of what’s to come flashes playfully in the mind
Yawning..half awake, the shower is turned on as the morning coffee brews
only one eye opens and it’s reflection fogs as steam fills the room
undulating and pulsating rhythms of the hot water splash off skin
reviving the once tired body as the face tilts back in total relaxation
early morning rays stream through the window coloring the walls of steam
Gone are any thoughts of all that has to be done today
only that now it just feels so good and all is right with the world
nothing but warmth running down and surrounding like an embrace
never ending calm and peace and a sense of pure tranquility
and the once dark room has gently begun to gently lighten
The water stopped and the enveloping fog dissipates as the door opens
refreshed,relaxed as comforting warmth intermingles with subtle coolness
ever wondering what the day would hold and turning on “the happy switch”
and the aroma of the fresh coffee filters it’s way into the room
the eyes now open and awake were drawn to the window
Sunlight pulls back the blanket of night unveiling the colors of life
ordinary and expected is now marveled and treasured
magnificence so taken for granted like so much often is
even now actually seeing a blade of grass grow
oneness.......
never to be duplicated........
everlasting images remembered with a slight smile
Lonely car headlights on make their way to their early destinations
instant reminder that before dawn has broken the road will call another
kindling thoughts of things to be done this day..of hopes to be realized
exhaustion once felt..covers flung back..feet hit the floor now a memory
Silence interrupted as quiet music clicks on
home is a place and a state of mind as well as a state of being
images abounding with thoughts and recollections and hopes and dreams
the lyrics always have such heart and meaning no matter what style music
Another gift is given with this day
the new first day of life and the chance to make it
Lingering thoughts and the quiet ticking of a clock as the time passes
even the tossed and crumbled blanket on the bed beautifully artistic
as the top edges radiate and gradate down into rich blacks
silent footsteps across the wood floors through the shadowed rooms
the glow of the small red light defines the destination — coffee
Hardly a sound is heard inside or out during the journey
anticipation of the first taste
voices harmonizing in the distance
eyes looking into swirling black liquid as if studying a crystal ball
The heat from the cup warming the hands during the return
here’s to the day..............
endless possibilities.............
Deliberation on what to wear doesn’t take long
essential is only knowing the weather outside
coffee tastes good especially when all is done...and there is still time
enthusiastic enjoyment sipping moving from bedroom to kitchen
new shadows moving across the back yard out the window over the sink
curious heads of young deer raise hearing the running water in the sink
yearning for time to stand still longer so as not to break the spell
They edged so very close to the house....such a beautiful peace and calm
odyssey complete, they make their way toward the back of the yard
Leaping playfully to the woods where magical beams lit the smoky haze
enchantment at it’s finest
timeless in it’s imagery...everlasting as the questions of the universe
The smile returns as attention is given to coffee pouring.........again
hours passing, but still a little time to just sit
energy renewed and the day to soon begin
many thoughts of the day bringing focus and order
Knowing that the daily surprises will come
never hinders thoughts of the newness of the day
obstacles to overcome only reinforces commitments made
where wishing inspires thoughts then from those actions.....achievement
Warming car waits and welcomes and knows the way to go
heavens vast ahead opening endless possibilities
yesterday a memory, tomorrow a dream, today a reality........
all made good — if you make it so.........
fleeting thoughts of what’s to come flashes playfully in the mind
Yawning..half awake, the shower is turned on as the morning coffee brews
only one eye opens and it’s reflection fogs as steam fills the room
undulating and pulsating rhythms of the hot water splash off skin
reviving the once tired body as the face tilts back in total relaxation
early morning rays stream through the window coloring the walls of steam
Gone are any thoughts of all that has to be done today
only that now it just feels so good and all is right with the world
nothing but warmth running down and surrounding like an embrace
never ending calm and peace and a sense of pure tranquility
and the once dark room has gently begun to gently lighten
The water stopped and the enveloping fog dissipates as the door opens
refreshed,relaxed as comforting warmth intermingles with subtle coolness
ever wondering what the day would hold and turning on “the happy switch”
and the aroma of the fresh coffee filters it’s way into the room
the eyes now open and awake were drawn to the window
Sunlight pulls back the blanket of night unveiling the colors of life
ordinary and expected is now marveled and treasured
magnificence so taken for granted like so much often is
even now actually seeing a blade of grass grow
oneness.......
never to be duplicated........
everlasting images remembered with a slight smile
Lonely car headlights on make their way to their early destinations
instant reminder that before dawn has broken the road will call another
kindling thoughts of things to be done this day..of hopes to be realized
exhaustion once felt..covers flung back..feet hit the floor now a memory
Silence interrupted as quiet music clicks on
home is a place and a state of mind as well as a state of being
images abounding with thoughts and recollections and hopes and dreams
the lyrics always have such heart and meaning no matter what style music
Another gift is given with this day
the new first day of life and the chance to make it
Lingering thoughts and the quiet ticking of a clock as the time passes
even the tossed and crumbled blanket on the bed beautifully artistic
as the top edges radiate and gradate down into rich blacks
silent footsteps across the wood floors through the shadowed rooms
the glow of the small red light defines the destination — coffee
Hardly a sound is heard inside or out during the journey
anticipation of the first taste
voices harmonizing in the distance
eyes looking into swirling black liquid as if studying a crystal ball
The heat from the cup warming the hands during the return
here’s to the day..............
endless possibilities.............
Deliberation on what to wear doesn’t take long
essential is only knowing the weather outside
coffee tastes good especially when all is done...and there is still time
enthusiastic enjoyment sipping moving from bedroom to kitchen
new shadows moving across the back yard out the window over the sink
curious heads of young deer raise hearing the running water in the sink
yearning for time to stand still longer so as not to break the spell
They edged so very close to the house....such a beautiful peace and calm
odyssey complete, they make their way toward the back of the yard
Leaping playfully to the woods where magical beams lit the smoky haze
enchantment at it’s finest
timeless in it’s imagery...everlasting as the questions of the universe
The smile returns as attention is given to coffee pouring.........again
hours passing, but still a little time to just sit
energy renewed and the day to soon begin
many thoughts of the day bringing focus and order
Knowing that the daily surprises will come
never hinders thoughts of the newness of the day
obstacles to overcome only reinforces commitments made
where wishing inspires thoughts then from those actions.....achievement
Warming car waits and welcomes and knows the way to go
heavens vast ahead opening endless possibilities
yesterday a memory, tomorrow a dream, today a reality........
all made good — if you make it so.........