Home » Poems » Viv Wigley » When You Rise

When You Rise

When you rise dance dance like frosty morning breath. Smile smile wider than sunrise. Breathe breathe slow, deep, rhythmic, tidal. Look look, see all, REALLY see like a hawk. Miss nothing for the world turns and when you are gone it will not miss you.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Jean Murray

Date: 7/9/2016 3:20:00 PM

Dance with me?

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/10/2016 1:00:00 AM

"Oh, how we danced, on the night that we met, that smell of me socks, and me breath and me sweat..." I'm sure that's how the auld song went. Of course I would, Jean, although I have two left feet. I really must stop stealing from shoe shops, I'm useless at it.... x

James Inman

Date: 7/8/2016 9:19:00 AM

Sometimes it is not easy to get the most out of life, so we have to just keep trying.

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/8/2016 2:38:00 PM

Wring life out like a flannel with the last droplet that will keep you alive, James. Regards, Viv

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/7/2016 12:46:00 PM

- It's about enjoying every second of life ..... every single detail - great written, Viv - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 7/7/2016 10:47:00 PM

Takk, Anne-Lise, you're looking lovely today. Just like yesterday. And the day before. And the day before that. And.... x