The shape of clouds unfurls like a flower
cream-colored,
its light filtering soft— such that embraces
the ground,
and fragrance of post-rain validates the hour.
There is something about the early hours of morning
that entices me,
as coffee lips utter the first words that come to mind;
the kind of poems I write
are the ones
you read stretched out under the covers.
Don’t tell me the blushing sun is unwitting,
the dark potency of my desire brings even Eros
to his knees—
teasing the shadows, I watch as sunlight unveils
the distant hills;
I am an early bird,
my song, a conversation the night has with dawn.
Photo credits: Pinterest
Rommy invites us to shape our work around the idea
of early birds, night owls or both. Come join us! 📝
A Skylover Wordlist: Cream, fragrant, ground 💝
Posted for Weekly Scribblings @ Poets and Storytellers United
I used to be one of you Early Birders, but Time keeps playing tricks on me, changing my sleepschedule willy-nilly. I can tell you this much, though; your photo gives me nightmares; I could never sleep there.
This poem rocks, Sanaa. My hat’s off. salute!
(And please allow me to add my thanks for stopping by my blog so often. )
Thank you so much, Ron 🙂 so glad the poem resonated with you 💄❤️
Beautifully said, Sanaa; that last line in particular. Almost, you convince me … but not quite. 🙂
Thank you so much, Rosemary 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
coffee lips ….. aaah.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Mmm…poetry reading. Add a big mug of tea and you’ve just described paradise.
Thank you so much, Rommy 😀 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
(and thank you for the glorious prompt) 🌹
I too am an early bird except for nights when i am plagued with insomnia. Happens every now and then.
Happy Wednesday Sanaa
Much❤love
Thank you so much, Gillena 😀 so good to see you 💄❤️
Much love …
Beautiful, as always! I am also an early bird.
Thank you so much, Jenna 🙂 so glad the poem resonated with you 💄❤️
I had to grin when I read that you brought Eros to his knees! The sooner I can get that cup of tea the better after I open my eyes!
Thank you so much, Robin 🙂 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
The thoughts of the fragrance of post-rain and the conversations between night and dawn. You give such beautiful imagery, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Joel 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️
that image! I hope it IS yours… what a view and it would inspire poetry when night meets dawn!
Thank you so much, Margaret 😀 so good to see you 💄❤️
I have loved your march poems, Sanaa. Each one has been a thing of beauty.
Thank you for taking the Skylover Wordlist to the next level.
Thank you so much, Kerry 😍 so glad you enjoyed them 💄❤️
(and thank you for the inspirational word-list) 🌹
Oh, I love this especially how you ended it…beautiful
Thank you so much, Susie 😀 so good to see you 💄❤️
You make being an early bird almost enticing enough to convert. Almost! 😉
Thank you so much, Barry 🙂 so glad you liked it 💄❤️
Love this, Sanaa! It defines a personal space, and the end line was stunning.
Thank you so much, Sara 😀 so glad you enjoyed it 💄❤️