I wake to the hush before the light,
Coffee dreaming on the stove,
Shoes waiting by the door like questions.

I stretch my thoughts, line them up,
Fold yesterday and set it aside.
I breathe once, slow and deliberate,
And prepare my heart for motion.

The mirror listens without judgment,
The clock taps its patient drum.
I gather keys, hopes, and quiet courage,
Ready to step into the open hours.

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6 responses to “Preparing to start my day”

  1. Marsha Avatar

    I love your poem, Carol anne. This line is so cute. “Shoes waiting by the door like questions.” Then this one makes me think of what we all should do. “Fold yesterday and set it aside.” Fabulous and full of thoughtful advice. 🙂 xxx Have a merry Christmas. 🙂

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Merry Christmas, Marsha. I hope you have a lovely holiday and thank you for liking my poem. I appreciate it. Xxx

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  2. SueW Avatar

    Another very beautiful poem. Thank you, Carol, for sharing it with our challenge.

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  3. Kymber @booomcha Avatar

    I love the imagery! The coffee is dreaming, the shoes lined up like a question… provocative!

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you kymber 😘😘

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