Just another (extra)ordinary day
Sanaa -
June 15, 2017
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I drew open velvet drapes to welcome the day
breathing in, amber sun and hurrying wind
between desolate woods and glimmering lake
I count murmurs which my heart had made

I follow soft voices that sound on empty street
find not strange afternoon’s sweltering heat
amid hours of weary grins and elbow grease
I ruminate what would make my life complete

I bid myself take a minute and observe the sea
there is pleasure in sound of crashing waves
there is pleasure in the value of ordinary life
I smile at knowledge that makes its way within

because experience  itself was extraordinary.

 

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46 Responses

  1. Old Egg says:
    June 15, 2017 at 5:20 am

    How right you are Sanaa. There’s nothing quite like experiencing the extraordinary yourself and reflecting “Yes, I have lived!”. How I enjoyed this poem.

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  2. Bev says:
    June 15, 2017 at 5:40 am

    YES Being fully in the moment is extraordinary. Well said!

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  3. Sherry Blue Sky says:
    June 15, 2017 at 6:55 am

    The present moment is extraordinary – one realizes that especially as one grows older and time is finite………a gift just to breathe, to open one’s eyes in the morning, able to see and get out of bed. It is always a gift, and wonderful that you know that so young.

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  4. blogoratti says:
    June 15, 2017 at 7:38 am

    What a refreshing poem, a joy to read indeed.

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  5. Martin Kloess says:
    June 15, 2017 at 8:33 am

    Yes, yes, yes. Those echoes are everywhere. I lived them. Thank you

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  6. Rosemary Nissen-Wade says:
    June 15, 2017 at 10:32 am

    Yes indeed, life itself is the gift. And, as always, beautifully said.

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  7. Sumana Roy says:
    June 15, 2017 at 11:59 am

    “I smile at knowledge that makes its way within” Aha…this is the path to the extraordinary! So beautifully expressed.

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  8. thotpurge says:
    June 15, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    The person defines the experience rather than the other way round!!!

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  9. Jae Rose says:
    June 15, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    You capture the magic of the world perfectly

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  10. Mary says:
    June 15, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    Ah, I like this poem which seems to me to be a celebration of the beauty of an ordinary day.

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  11. Khaya Ronkainen says:
    June 15, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    Hello dear, Sanaa! Your poetry always moves and delights me, and this also is a joy to read. The “aha” moment, taking pleasure in the value of ordinary life, is accomplished.

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  12. annell4 says:
    June 16, 2017 at 2:36 am

    Yes, it is!!!

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  13. Elizabeth says:
    June 16, 2017 at 3:15 am

    I agree with Sherry, the older I get, the more extraordinary each day becomes. You have captured that so well with your words.

    Elizabeth

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  14. Sara McNulty says:
    June 16, 2017 at 8:42 am

    This poem brought me a true sense of joy. Thanks, I needed it.

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  15. gillena says:
    June 20, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    Luv your use of contrasts and textures in this poem Sanaa
    Thank you for linking to Monday WRites

    much love…

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  16. Vivian Zems says:
    January 2, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    Appreciating this moment only and extolling the value of ordinary life. Your words are like a breath of fresh air.

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  17. Timoteo says:
    January 3, 2018 at 12:09 am

    Finding the extraordinary within the ordinary…that’s when you are fully present in the moment. Nicely done.

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  18. Sherry Blue Sky says:
    January 3, 2018 at 1:43 am

    The secret of happiness – knowing that the most ordinary moment is extraordinary. You are wise, Sanaa.

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  19. Bjorn says:
    January 3, 2018 at 4:35 am

    I think we need the knowledge that our existence in itself is a gift to savor.

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  20. Susie Clevenger says:
    January 3, 2018 at 7:28 am

    I am finding more and more the beauty and blessings of an ordinary life.

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  21. Thotpurge says:
    January 3, 2018 at 9:38 am

    pleasure of ordinary life.. yes indeed!

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  22. paul scribbles says:
    January 3, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    The Zen of NOW.

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  23. Magaly Guerrero says:
    January 4, 2018 at 1:48 am

    I love the final thought so much. For I, too, believe that one of the best gifts we can give ourselves is the joy we get from enjoying the bits of living that seem unremarkable. Our love of them, our delight in them, make our experience extraordinary.

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