simple

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dark tendrils of clouds

snaked their way into my room last night

till i ran out of dreams and rainbows

i awoke thirsty for a new day

heard the songbirds' sweet melody

drank in the morning dew

and once again i was won over

by the simple joy of life!

Reviews

[zainul]

Simple of joy of life comes from many events.In your case the experience you encountered in the last night and following morning are really unique and enjoyable.Specially your cravings for an eventful new day when you heard the sweet melody of songbirds are really worth being won over by the simple joy of life.
Great write indeed.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Zainul. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

taking this one to heart Lydia! emotive, layered, universal and i absolutely love the victory of reveling over our simple things .. like the morning dew ... it will win everytime over dark tendrils .. if we only allow it ;) love and joy my friend .. thanks always for your sharing .. right here at the Cafe' :)
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

E, I so appreciate your lovely review. Thank you. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

;) ....................

[Lale]

There come a time when a simple morning is an ultimate dream.
Thank you for sharing this mood.

[Lydia Shutter]

I appreciate your review. Thanks. Lydi**

[Dave Brown]

awfully nice and how true
we have a new family of swallows in a nest by our open bedroom window that welcomes us into each new day
Ain't life grand

[Lydia Shutter]

Not sure it has been "grand" lately, but it sure is better than the alternative. Thanks so much for the review, Dave. Enjoy the songs of the swallows. Lydi**

[NotUsinganymore]

Very beautiful poem about waking up to enjoy the nature. c:

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, JungLee. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Whatever the wretchedness life can throw... draw back the curtains and see what the day promises... dark clouds raging, sunshine peeping... then hear the birds sing from hidden places or fluff up their plumage and you know.. you know for sure.. that you've be given another mystery to unfold. That's what your poem says to me.. and I want to learn it, remember it.. and applaud, dear Lydi. xx

[Lydia Shutter]

That's exactly what my poem was saying, Emma. Thank you so much for always being so supportive. You are a special person. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Your poetry (and others', of course) gives me so much pleasure, especially in these often awful days. So many kindnesses, and sensitivities float to the surface when posts turn up such fantastic intentions. The urge to write for academic reasons seems less than were. But feelings are being expressed more, the posts are more.. true in feel and effect. Take care, keep safe, dear you. x

[gram linski]

the simple joys of life described in a short but elegant way, great wee poem ,Lydia, I do like the dawn chorus and the morning dew glistening on feathers of grass

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Gram. Have a good weekend. Lydi*

[barleygirl]

This is simply brilliant! What a way to say everything that you are not actually saying here . . . about the miracle of being alive, despite the drudgery that can be part of that! Love the balance of ups & downs of life being presented as the necessary fullness of the miracle. I've missed reading you! Great to be back! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks,Margie. Glad you are back! Lydi**

[Ana Papaya]

there's so much beauty in each day to chase those dark tendrils of cloud away, they will always come but great to see they don't linger too long

[Lydia Shutter]

Can't allow them to linger! Thanks so much, Ana. Lydi**

[light and ashes]

Beautiful! Jubilant! Unique!
I loved it.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Allie. Lydi**

[light and ashes]

You're welcome!

[msharma]

True explanation of life that simple joys have the real abundance of life . Very Enjoyable.Loved the fourth line"i woke thirsty for a new day.."

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, msharma. Lydi**