New Days

How lucky I feel that I must be

to raise my sleeping blinds and see

Jack Frost has danced the night away;

so I wake to a glistening, crystalline day. 

What a blessing it is to think, that

with the flutter of day's first blink 

doorways to darkness enslaved swing open

so eternal constrictions of night may be broken. 

Limits may no longer hinder my gaze

skies they turn at the brink of new days

and I look to them 'till my restless head 

finds fresh crisp pillows on a sinking bed 

Wishing ‘goodnight’ to the stars above

asking them if I’ll find true love

come rain, come fog, come shine or snow

may I wake again to a bright tomorrow. 

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

mmmmmmmmm wistful wakings and sleepings :) Jack Frost is a Master isn't he?! i especially like how one can "...Say ‘goodnight’ to the stars above" ....at first i applied it to saying goodnight to them in the dawn as each one blinks off ... goes to sleep ;) i wish true love for us all ... we need doses of it each and every day says i! thanks for sharing LauraKate! top o' the mahrnin' to ya!
E.

[Laura Kate]

Saying goodnight to the stars at dawn! What a beautiful idea. I wish I had thought of that ;) Thanks for your review E! Laura.

[Betty Hermelee]

This is a sad poem, in that you are unable to see the "The doors of darkness enslaved swing open"; but there is hope in this poem, hope for love and dreams. Lovely words to describe the scene.

[Laura Kate]

Thank you Betty - it was so lovely to read your review.

[Betty Hermelee]

My pleasure. Loved reading it!

[barleygirl]

The best writing shows the contrasts of life & here you've done that vividly. Love the first part where everything felt shiny & new, great rhyme & rhythm & enthusiasm. Then we get to that turn in the weather toward the end & this twist feel wistful & realistic . . . the thought of being alone can often be the chaser for every other thought, for some people who hate being alone (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Laura Kate]

Thank you so much Margie :) I for one have always enjoyed being alone, so that I can get lost in my own world - it's fun there! Just need someone to bring me back once in a while though ;) Best wishes! Laura.

[barleygirl]

I am a hardcore loner myself, so I understand! *smile*

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful words shared dear LauraKate.
"Say ‘goodnight’ to the stars above
Asking them when I’ll find true love
Come rain, shine or snow
May I wake again tomorrow "
I like the above lines. My prayers also. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Laura Kate]

Thank you Coyote, I really appreciate your review. With best wishes, Laura.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed your work and you are welcome dear LauraKate.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

each day is a possibility....for many things...i am one who definitely looks for the positive...and just that i wake up each day, i count that as a blessing in itself.
j.

[Laura Kate]

It's great to be so thankful. In Indonesia people give offerings three times a day, just showing their thanks for being alive-their gratitude for waking up that morning. They are some of the happiest, most peaceful people I have ever met.
Laura.

[Chris Shaw]

I get the feeling here of a darkness being lifted. Like seeing again after a heavy mist. Once you have come through a dark tunnel, each new day gives opportunity. You don't know what lies ahead and what better than viewing the finery of a magical frost to get you started. It's great to have that feeling, that you are lucky to be alive. Nicely penned LauraKate.

Chris

[Laura Kate]

Thank you Chris, you've shown such insight and understanding. Is a life lived in darkness really living?
I am lucky to be alive :) and so grateful for people like you who share their thoughts and sentiments with me.
Thanks again,
Laura.

[Chris Shaw]

It's such a pleasure to read you :)