Birthing poetry

Early morning writing before work starts

A coffee cup that warms the hand
a pooch across his lap
the tick and tock of passing time
a single digit tap
that births the letters, words and verse
as poetry is born
whilst all sleep soundly in their beds
on an early summer morn'.

Author's Note

A quickie :)

Reviews

[W. Barrett Munn]

This was Mary Oliver’s method of writing while the world still slept. Walking and writing, although I read once a poem is a walk, meaning I think that it ambles to anything of interest before returning to the route home.

[Gee]

Yes, sometimes the path walked is a surprise to those that hold the pen as well.
Thank you

[Ken e Bujold]

the poet's itch, stolen moments in time, wherever we can find them

[Gee]

Thank you Ken

[Kathleen Montgomery]

Poetry is born! What an interesting environment and ideas.

[Gee]

Thank you Kathleen

[Lisasview]

Hi Gordon,
Have not been able to find the time to read any poetry…
I just reread several of yours that I already left reviews for and then happened upon this one of yours.
Definitely enjoyed the read….yes, finding the time to write… many times when everyone else is sound asleep…
How are you feeling?
Lisa, just after 7pm in Spain

[Gee]

Apologies for the late thank you Lisa.
Hope you are both well.
Gordon, 4 more days in Corfu

[Lisasview]

No worries
Have a wonderful time
We love Greece

[Carola]

a lovely, lyrical 'quickie' poem gee.
great rhythm too.
i'm with you on the coffee plus writing, and I'm also a single digit typist too! 😀
with two finger typing, I just can't spell, concentrating too much on 2 fingers, so I keep it to the 1.
have a good weekend
cheeio carola

[Gee]

Thank you Carola

[Neville]

you can beat an egg squire & a drum .. a mat and around the bush .. but you just can't beat a quickie ... N:)

[Gee]

Thanks Neville

[Temperance]

This "quickie" is very inspiring and, a lovely read! I too find the creative juices flow better in the early morning and, at times, in the late night right before bed. Of course, sometimes the inspiration comes in the middle of the day when a word or phrase strikes us in just the right way and, we have to do something with it. I truly enjoyed this quickie, Gee. Thank you, Temp

[Gee]

Thank you Temp

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

"that births the letters, words and verse
as poetry is born"
So sweet and lyrical Gee. Poetry chooses its own time to be born. Great rhythm, rhyme, and love that you included your pup in it!

[Gee]

Thanks Annette. Max, the 3year old cocker, is ALWAYS at my side when I'm at home....man's bestest friend :)
Hope you are well.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

I am well Gee & hope you are too. Hi Max- good boy!:))))

[Andrew John]

Nice one, G. I find myself up so early these days and feel I ought to write, but watch the telly. Readhing this may give me a lesson: I should be more hardworking.

[Gee]

Sometimes idle is best though too much telly will give you square eyes :)
Thanks for dropping by...Footie tonight ??

[Andrew John]

Hmm, not too bothered about it. Though may be a poem in there - if I watch legs and boots and hear the crowd.

[Richard Knox]

I often tell myself I should rise early and write, exactly because of what you describe so well in this poem. Sadly, I am not a morning person. Obviously you are, and your work demonstrates the benefits.

[Gee]

I so wish I could sleep longer :)
Thank you for your kind words Richard