Steam from My Cup

This morning's solitude

The morning sunlight

stretches out,

harbinger of a new day

The steam from my cup

reaches upward,

a beacon of nebulous grey 

These quiet moments

defog my mind,

prepare me, come what may

Sunlight and steam 

evaporate with the calm;

time to make my way.

Author's Note

This morning, as I was sipping my coffee before the start of the school day, the Art teacher commented that she could see the steam from my cup shimmering in the sunlight. I told her that she should draw the image - and I'd write a poem about it.

Reviews

[Michael G. Smith]

Awesome, it's good you get that moment of quiet time to start your day. I usually use every second i have to sleep sleep sleep.

[Rita L. Sev]

I am an early riser, and I love the morning in school before the kids come in to help me get "in the zone".

[Angel]

How you can make the simplest things into beautiful works of art, my friend.
I love this piece. It would go beautifully in my daughter's kitchen, with it's coffee-themed decor...
Don't you ever put that pen down, Hun.
I say agian...you are destined for greatness!!

[Rita L. Sev]

What a sweet thing to say - thank you, sincerely, Angel! This piece really was the result of that morning's conversation with our Art teacher - she sees everything as a work of art; I see everything as poetry. We work well together!

[SteveB]

A lovely piece thank you for sharing it. This poem prooves that you can create beauty from the small moments as well as those full of Sturm und Drang. I like to read poetry aloud and the aliteration to begin the final stanza creates a slowed pace indicative of the evaporation about to come. Nicely structured. I also like the image of the morning sunlight stretching out, much like a morning stretch after arising from bed.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much for your kind review, Steve. I love to find the poetry in the commonplace; our Art teacher gave me a wonderful prompt with her keen artist's observance!

[Jack...]

Rita, this poem would definitely wake me up. This was beautiful, engaging and enchanting. Thank you so much for sharing your morning with all of us.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Jack - those morning moments are my sanctuary; I'm glad to let you in!

[unsavable_soul]

Tea or Coffee?
I feel this nicely. It is an upper for me in the form of caffeine. It is beautiful the way this simply flows and just gives me a good feeling, like I might conquer this day. I will be sure to read this in the morning, give me a pick me up before I start my day. What can't you write about my dear? Seriously this and Derby Day are examples to your versatile poetic ability. Very nice art.
Sincerely
Christopher

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Christopher! I really enjoy finding the poems that are all around us. :)

[quinfinn]

and write a poem you did....splendid descriptive imagery and made me want to put down my beer and go put on a pot of coffee.................nah! it's miller time!

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Keep the beer at this hour - but enjoy your coffee and quiet in the morning! Thanks, Quin!

[quinfinn]

that's the plan! you are welcome....

[Angi]

Methinks I see another pea! Ha!

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks, Angi! (Oh, and the Art teacher did indeed do a drawing...)

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Beautiful words to start a new day, love this poem. thanks for sharing this stunning piece.

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem. Good coffee and quiet time. Best part of a day. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you. Yes, that morning calm is much needed! Appreciate your review!