If Tomorrow Starts Without Me
Unofficial Challenge - Kayleigh Fraser
If tomorrow starts without me,
I want the moon to shine brightly, travel through
its phases from New Dark Moon through Quarter Moon, shining half,
then full, its smile facing us,
until the sun fades out Luna’s smile
to a brightly lit New Dawn
I want the birds to trill loudly, drowning out everything
A chorus of songs so vibrant, it brightens
your face to a smile that rivals the moon's
and the brilliance of our sun
If tomorrow starts without me,
I want the tree frogs to croak and the crickets to chirp their tunes
The rain will softly caress leaves, nourishing
bark and leaves,
it will patter quietly, gently, on windowpanes and
lightly touch your face in a stroll,
mingling with joyous tears deep in the soul
If tomorrow starts without me,
roses will open to reveal frogs awakening
from their soft-petaled bed of moisture
owls will wing to their high roosts waiting for the night
the nighttime hoots silent now til dark
ravens will race each other in mountain winds and
the bald eagle will soar on updraft air currents
as her sister osprey dives deep for a fish
If tomorrow starts without me,
I will be there in spirit by your side,
this you will know
Tiny miracles every second of your day
wrapped in memories
A gift for you,
if tomorrow starts without me.
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Hi Ac - Been down for a few months - forgot to get my vaccination for 'Old Age' but I've always enjoyed your 'ecletic' stories. A Favor: I know that you are a follower of our Rachel; I see your thoughtful comments all the time. Please leave a comment on her 'Ode to Rachel Deeming' Post. The year-long writings are so impressive. I know she would appreciate the gesture from you. Thank you, - Jay -
Fantastic poem!
What a delightfully positive poem for the challenge. I love your inspirational nature poetry. 🤩 “If tomorrow starts without me, roses will open to reveal frogs awakening from their soft-petaled bed of moisture owls will wing to their high roosts waiting for the night the nighttime hoots silent now til dark” Beautiful photos too💖
This is beautiful. Well done.
Lovely Andrea 🤍 And the photo… that sunset looks incredible (or sunrise…?!)
Nice ☺️
Sift on the soul and graciously written with the gift of natures eternal desire to move forward in joy and hope
This seemed very sugar coaty, lol. I'll be sad if you're gone. You saying all this ain't gonna stop be from being so sad 😅
A beautiful poem of longing. Loving the imagery.
Those last four lines were a stunning close to such a beautiful piece filled with nature imagery!
Beautiful words you have shared. On a kind of morbid side this would make quite a poem to read at a funeral it is that beautiful for a person who loved the world and all that was around them.
Such a beautiful poem, Andrea!
This poem is replete with tender, natural imagery and warm sentiments; your contribution will undoubtedly delight the architect of this challenge!