tasting the morning

sitting on my porch this morning.....amazing sunrise earned a poem

"mimosa sunrise" by savlen

the sun jiggles like jello

in the dish of dawn

i ponder its flavor

cherry-orange-lemon

if it were a nail polish color

it would have a clever name

                        “amore a la italia” perhaps

or “a kiss of morning”

must write a thank you note to the artist

but where to send it?

no,  instead i  will sit here

tasting the morning

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Very original ponderings, upon a delightful sunrise. I love mornings & I could feel your enjoyment, as well as your thoughts dancing around from idea to idea. I always forget to mention this, but your choice of artwork is always perfect for your piece & also startlingly vivid, just like your writing.

[Lydia Shutter]

I spent a lot of years working in an advertising agency/sign shop. I feel the artwork is part of the presentation and I do spend a lot of time finding just the right art to complement my words. Thanks for noticing, Barley. I appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Annie]

This poem is awesome in its simplicity. You've taken an everyday object we take for granted and turned into a thing of wonder and worthy of enjoying. I especially liked "must write a thank you note to the artist
but where to send it? no, instead i will sit here tasting the morning." You could have gone on to express your appreciation of the sun in a thank you note but instead you ended the poem just as you had begun it, just enjoying the sun. I think that was an ingenious move.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Annie. Lydi**

[Jimmy Yetts]

Lovely, colorful and quite creative.
First time I've ever wanted to eat a sunrise.
Delightful read!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Jimmy. Lydi**

[jesserose99]

How nice, an appreciation of the simple things, and lovely metaphor! Your work always brings a smile to my face.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, my friend. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

so much better to participate than to record ..love this poem very much ..the mood it creates in the reading is one of breathtaking appreciation ..with just the right nod to the artist ...
E.
ps great pic by the way ..really compliments and aids visualizing impairments :)
pss .. the jelloe in the dish is simply brilliant ..makes me feel so happy

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you feel happy....I hope it lasts through the weekend and beyond. I always appreciate your reviews. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

back at you my friend! ... lets lift a toast!! to the weekende and beyoooooooooooooooooooooond! :)) love and joy and healthy breathing ;) (i went to a Tai Chi Aqua class this morning ... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhchi

[Lydia Shutter]

Happy happy joy joy! :)

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .................

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love the idea of writing a thank you note to the artist who painted that beautiful sunrise or sunset...

such startling imagery here...we just have to savor it...this poem...just we need to stop and savor those beautiful mornings.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, we do. And this morning is quite a contrast. It is pouring. We are expecting 8 inches of rain today! Thank you very much, Jacob. Lydi**

[redzone]

Somehow, the sunrises where you are not only taste like cherry, orange, lemon, they also are a dreamy exotic spice that lingers all day long... one time a few years ago while visiting my folks, i had an early morning swim as the sun came up... amazing.... it was like floating in those colors... thanks Lydi for a wonderfully "nice" poem...

redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

yes, the sunrises and the sunsets are truly memorable here. Sometimes I just HAVE to write about them. Thanks for the "nice" review, my friend. Lydi**

[A hare off]

The sunrise glow painted in poetry. A beautiful poem inspired by the the colorful majesty of the new day. A lovely piece of writing.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much for your review. Lydi**

[David Scott]

A delicious write. Vivid colors in both the painted art and the artistic imagination of the poet.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, David. Lydi**

[B]

A very peaceful moment of sitting with such a gorgeous scene
Lydia i love your work
You bring upon to your audience such peace

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Nisreen. Lydi**

[B. Boileau]

What a glowing, colorful diddy ! A nice tribute to sunrise, I can see imagine sitting with a cup of coffee taking it all in. As with all your work a delightful read. Thank you !
bill

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Bill. Yes, I was drinking a cup of coffee as I watched the sun rise! Lydi**