New England Morning

It was a day 
as all days should be, 
with every tree 
impressively arrayed 
in lush summer growth. 
As if on cue, 
the luster of the grass 
illuminated you 
in bright reflected light - 
a sight 
to last 
for ever in the memory. 

Sunlight cascaded 
down your shoulder, 
setting your golden 
beautifully braided 
hair on fire. 
You seemed in that moment 
inspired, 
a soul in foment, 
open to new yearnings, 
emerging from the pupa 
of mother-daughter-wife, 
your thoughts now turning 
to Europe, 
and the promise of new life. 

This, then, was the start. 
And there you sat, divining 
in the caverns of the heart 
that something huge was dawning. 
It was a day as all days should be, 
shining 
with possibility. 

It was life's perfect morning.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kimathi Avatar
April 8, 2017 at 6:07 AM
Very well penned.... Congrats Michael, for your placement in the contest!! ;-)
Coy Avatar
April 8, 2017 at 8:46 AM
Thank you very much, Teddy!
White Avatar
March 17, 2017 at 12:32 AM
There is a very attractive and seductive cadence to your rhyme. I love the likening of a soul in foment, emerging from a pupa, that is simply beautiful. As is caverns of the heart :) And the whole paints a picture, a painting, almost like a VanGogh or Pisarro.
Coy Avatar
March 17, 2017 at 4:09 AM
I think I should pay you a fee for your comments! They are always very complimentary, very nicely and elegantly expressed ... and they always find the target!
Sands Avatar
March 16, 2017 at 3:05 PM
This is a very nice write.. Michael :)
Coy Avatar
March 16, 2017 at 3:20 PM
Thank you, Heidi! It's very nice of you to say so!
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