these future mornings of old
For Annie Kapur’s “A Day in the Life” Unofficial Challenge!
when a ray of morning sun shines upon my face
pressing a soft kiss of warmth to my temple
I know that day has come again
and what a blessing it is—
to stretch my legs
in a bed I will one day long for
to get to feel my body
throb and thrum and bend in its wake
I come alive like a sail, unfurling,
out of sleep,
so that I may bend and sway in the wind
however strong it may be
for one day more
and so I spread my arms to the sky
I stand, tall and proud,
before I bask in the beauty of my world
from my attic bedroom window,
imprinting my New York neighborhood
into my memory forevermore
~
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angela hepworth
Hello! I’m Angela and I enjoy writing fiction, poetry, reviews, and more. I delve into the dark, the sad, the silly, the sexy, and the stupid. Come check me out!
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Comments (10)
Congratulations on placing in the competition!👏
Gorgeous work Angela! Congrats on placing! 🌸🎉
Congratulations on your win Angela. This poem is soothing and it's nice to imagine you writing from your attic ... Very artsy 😊❤️
I love your gentle start to the day. Congrats on placing, well deserved!
Awesome. Love how you describe getting out of bed.
Delightful! A wonderful start to your day.
Lovely 🥰
A beautiful poem reminding us of the simple beauty in daily life. ✨ Good luck in the challenge! (Also, great pic, haha. Careful they don't ask for food!)
Awww the ducks are so cute!! Love your poem! 💝🌟
This poem has some gorgeous imagery ❤️