The Secrets of Mornings

Each day dawns laden with secrets.

The morning dews are crystal balls, 
each holding a secret trailer of 
a fragment of day.    

The birds, chirping incessantly, 
gossip among themselves about the
delightful things you’ll find at 
the weekend market. 

In the crevice between the sun's 
virginal light and last night's shadows, 
an old friend waits for a 
scheduled chance encounter, 
bearing a gift of forgotten memories.

Fresh brew drips into the carafe of your
old coffee machine, tapping out
a Morse code of the new 
thoughts and feelings that will percolate 
into your brain in the hours to come.

And the curtains billow with echoes 
of the laughs to be laughed.

The day is waiting to confess 
its plans for you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Duncan Avatar
February 11, 2023 at 4:19 PM
Nicely done
Hoffman Avatar
February 10, 2023 at 9:25 AM
A beautiful tribute to mornings and their lovely offerings for the day. I enjoyed this immensely, Bernard.
Robertson Avatar
February 9, 2023 at 2:38 PM
very good I can feel it.
Gauthier Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 4:10 PM
A delightful uplifting tribute to the surprises that await us each day. Well penned. So glad this lovely poem was published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~
Chan Avatar
January 21, 2021 at 12:06 PM
Thanks so much, Line.
Kroll Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 7:38 PM
Love it! Very intriguing. You've captured the specialness of a new day. Kathy
Chan Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 10:38 PM
Thanks for your visit and kind words, Kathy :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 12:28 PM
Hello Bernard, the morning has a lot of secrets.A delightful poem to read. I did enjoy this poem. Have a nice day my friend.
Chan Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 6:08 PM
Thank you so much, Darlene.
Gauthier Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 8:10 AM
Lovely perspective. Deserving of a fave for me. Thanks, Bernard.
Chan Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 5:45 PM
Thanks a lot, Line!
Fleming Avatar
November 5, 2017 at 4:29 AM
A fascinating little poem, Bernard. One can see, perhaps, what looks like the influence of Chinese poetry being brought to bear here...or is that widely off the mark? Reminds me very much of Ezra Pound's later modernist writings...especially concerning the Cantos; your poem has the same sort of mix of the ancient and the new. Really did enjoy this, Bernard -- nicely done! My best regards. :) john P.s congrats on your "Poem Of The Day"!
Chan Avatar
November 5, 2017 at 5:29 AM
Hi John, thanks for dropping by! The first draft of this write was very different, but when I finished it I didn't like it at all, so I went back to it after a couple of days and reworked it. As for influence, I can't say I'm as familiar with Ezra Pound's poetry as I should be and know the Chinese poets only slightly better. I'm actually more of a prose reader, but I do like some Rumi, Robinson Jeffers, Sara Teasdale, etc. Anyway, thanks a lot for your generous comment! Much appreciated :)
Andresen Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 5:45 AM
- A little late Bernard, but ... Congratulations on p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Chan Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 7:09 AM
Never too late. Thank you so much, Anne. Much appreciated :)
Williams Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 3:14 AM
Congratulations on POTD on a beautiful poem Bernard ...Maria
Chan Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 3:25 AM
Maria, thank you very much! Really appreciate it. Have a beautiful day!
Talbot Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 2:42 AM
SO captivated was I, I forgot to congratulate you on having your magical poem selected for POTD congratulations!
Chan Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 3:06 AM
Many thanks!
Talbot Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 2:36 AM
The day is waiting for me too, can't wait to get out there, but your work of art in words has me, a fan, a follow, and a fav. Thank you for making my morning!
Chan Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 3:05 AM
Hi Mick, thank you so much. Have a wonderful morning!
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 12:34 AM
I really love the joy this poem expresses in looking forward to each new day with anticipation. I especially love the first stanza about "morning dews are crystal balls" What a unique and creative way of looking at life. I see why this was honored with POTD Bernard! It is wonderful Congratulations! Aloha, Connie : )
Chan Avatar
October 30, 2017 at 2:37 AM
You are very kind, Connie! Much appreciated. Mahalo :)
Roper Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 10:26 PM
Every line an idea of my day to come , Bernard, congratulations on POTD. . hugs Eve
Chan Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 11:07 PM
Thank you so much, Eve :)
Barden Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 4:47 PM
Some really nice ideas in this write, Bernard - dew as crystal balls, coffee maker dripping in morse - well done ... congrats on POTD!
Chan Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 8:47 PM
It's great to receive a generous comment from you, Greg, as I admire your poetry. Thanks a lot!
Loughman Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 4:37 PM
Loved your imagery! Congratulations on POTD!
Chan Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 8:44 PM
Thank you for your comment, Donna! Much appreciated.
Wanter Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 4:16 PM
Wonderful word choices and great lines. Congratulations!
Chan Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 8:42 PM
Thank you, Sunlite!
Ashley Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 9:21 AM
Absolutely stunning Bernard in thought and imagery. Every line is lovely and lush creating a rich tapestry of woven words and ideas that is magical.., your first line is captivating and effective at piquing interest.., and your line; 'and the curtains billow with echoes of the laughs to be laughed' is completely enchanting... An excellent write full of positive loveliness. Congratulations on well deserved POTD honors Bernard!!
Chan Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 10:29 AM
Thank you, Susan! :) Have a wonderful Sunday! :)
Smith Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 9:07 AM
Loved the positive attitude of this piece, congratulations for POTD honors Bernard, well done...
Chan Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 10:26 AM
Thank you, Charlie, much appreciated.
Krampe Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 8:48 AM
Congrats on poem of the day! This was such a nice beginning to my day.
Chan Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 10:26 AM
Thanks a lot, Agnes! Glad you liked it.
Pandit Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 7:14 AM
Lovely poem Bernard--congrats on POTD!
Chan Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 8:04 AM
Thank you so much, Vijay! Appreciate your visit!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 6:28 AM
Love this poem Bernard! Congratutions on potd! Fave :) I also love the conversation, though I'm not up yet ;)
Chan Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 9:12 AM
Oh, okay. My lovely Sunday is in Hong Kong, but I plan to go back to Toronto in a few years :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 8:33 AM
:) nope, big little Ottawa. Where are you having a lovely Sunday?
Chan Avatar
October 29, 2017 at 8:03 AM
Oh, hey. I didn't even know until I saw your comment just now. Thanks a lot, Maureen! Have a lovely Sunday in . . . Toronto? :))
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