Ode To Anew Day

There comes a time when each new day
is an unexpected joy -
the yes, of yes I am alive.

My quilt covers against the chill breeze,
holds me for sweet moments
cocooning in my bed
before ring to a morning salutation.

Golden light washes the hillside,
splashes on tomatoes and summer squash,
on greening apples and ripening peach
on blackberries growing along the fence

and sunlight like a lover
has kissed the trees on their green lips -
its yellow body shining there.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Hoffman Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 2:33 PM
This is lovely, and uplifting, Allegra. Congrats on your Lifetime membership. 😊
Duncan Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Nice
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August 19, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A very nice first write, a warm welcome to the site… Beryl ✍️
Kendrick Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM
I enjoyed reading this one today. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K. 👍
Treacher Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 11:45 AM
I had a tough day today and then this arrived in my world and has renewed and soothed me. Thank you
Walimbe Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 2:22 AM
Lovely!
Mcguire Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 4:23 PM
NICE!
Flater Avatar
February 5, 2019 at 6:29 AM
I like the short, bright, and cheerful. Thank you for sharing this!
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February 1, 2019 at 10:42 PM
Allegra, what a gloriously wonderful poem for your first post on Poetry Soup. Welcome! You are among poet friends.
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