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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Posted for Midweek Motif @ Poets United
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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.
Thank you so much, Robin 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
YES Being fully in the moment is extraordinary. Well said!
Thank you so much, Beverly 😀 so good to see you ❤️
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.
Awww!❤️ Thank you so much, Sherry 😀 so glad you liked it!❤️
What a refreshing poem, a joy to read indeed.
Thank you so much, Blogoratti 🙂 so good to see you ❤️
Yes, yes, yes. Those echoes are everywhere. I lived them. Thank you
Indeed! Thanks for stopping by, Martin 🙂
Yes indeed, life itself is the gift. And, as always, beautifully said.
Thank you so much, Rosemary 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
“I smile at knowledge that makes its way within” Aha…this is the path to the extraordinary! So beautifully expressed.
Thank you so much, Sumana 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
(and thank you for the lovely prompt)
The person defines the experience rather than the other way round!!!
Definitely ❤️ thanks for stopping by, Rajani 🙂
You capture the magic of the world perfectly
Thank you so much, Jae 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
Ah, I like this poem which seems to me to be a celebration of the beauty of an ordinary day.
Thank you so much, Mary 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
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.
Awwww!❤️ Thank you so much, Khaya 😀 so glad you enjoyed it!❤️
Yes, it is!!!
Thank you so much, Annell 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
I agree with Sherry, the older I get, the more extraordinary each day becomes. You have captured that so well with your words.
Elizabeth
Thank you so much, Elizabeth 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
This poem brought me a true sense of joy. Thanks, I needed it.
Thank you so much, Sara 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
Luv your use of contrasts and textures in this poem Sanaa
Thank you for linking to Monday WRites
much love…
My pleasure, Gillena ❤
Much love…
Appreciating this moment only and extolling the value of ordinary life. Your words are like a breath of fresh air.
Thank you so much, Vivian 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Finding the extraordinary within the ordinary…that’s when you are fully present in the moment. Nicely done.
Thank you so much, Timoteo 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
The secret of happiness – knowing that the most ordinary moment is extraordinary. You are wise, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Sherry 😀 so good to see you ❤️
I think we need the knowledge that our existence in itself is a gift to savor.
Definitely 🙂 thanks for stopping by, Bjorn ❤️
I am finding more and more the beauty and blessings of an ordinary life.
Thank you so much, Susie 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️
pleasure of ordinary life.. yes indeed!
Definitely 🙂 thanks for stopping by, Rajani ❤️
The Zen of NOW.
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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.
Thank you so much, Magaly 🙂 so glad you liked it ❤️