Awaiting Your Smile

Singular snowflakes spread-out
blanket a dreary barren berm 
that overlooks the dormant meadow
bringing a brightness to fields of grey.

Smiles overcome me as I watch
the proud red-breasted robin 
pick at pieces of weathered brush
choosing just the right one
to comfort her nesting baby.

Whistles echo out of the rustic kitchen
where a steamed up copper kettle sings
waiting patiently to pour into perfect tea.
The first sip commands my attention and
wraps tightly around me, leaving a feeling
like your precious smile on a cloudy day

Quietly I sit absorbing the peaceful morning
like the baby robin in anticipation your return
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 3/2/2016 8:08:00 AM
What a lovely page with a profound group of words. I am loving every aspect of this piece. Thumbs up friend and a definite 7
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Date: 2/28/2016 12:14:00 AM
keep writing love the tea
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Date: 2/27/2016 9:59:00 AM
Very sweet sweet poem, I so love tea, especially served in little cups... This poem gives so much serenity to the heart.
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/27/2016 3:12:00 PM
I'll have to buy some small cups for you and Christina. I'll have Cailyn host a tea party : )
Date: 2/26/2016 5:33:00 PM
Wow, perfect pitch in this singing poem.
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/27/2016 3:11:00 PM
Thank you my good friend. Hope all is well.
Date: 2/25/2016 11:03:00 PM
I see you are also a tea lover ... Jasmine and Licorice are among my favorites. I am entranced by the tranquility of this poem ... it sounds like my kind of morning.
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/27/2016 3:10:00 PM
The licorice sounds good...I'll have a go at it
Date: 2/25/2016 3:39:00 PM
What a pleasant feeling of serenity this poem gives. You have captured a feeling we all look forward to. Great write, Tim.
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/27/2016 3:09:00 PM
Thanks for the continued support Daniel.
Date: 2/25/2016 1:55:00 PM
Lovely write...sweet.
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/27/2016 3:09:00 PM
Thank you Eileen
Date: 2/25/2016 12:29:00 PM
Anticipation to see dormant meadow in beautiful green after passing time with tea in regular days related to smile. Lovely poem my lovely friend,bl
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/27/2016 3:07:00 PM
Thank you very much BL
Date: 2/25/2016 12:08:00 PM
A breath of spring is in the air....and in your beautiful poem. (I can see it all in my mind's eye....thank you!) :)
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Tim Smith
Date: 2/27/2016 3:07:00 PM
Thank you for a great comment Carrie
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