The lark at dawn !

Early to bed early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise !

An early rise with the lark at dawn, 
to greet a rapturous, fine summer morn, 
leaving behind my humble abode, 
through fields of lavender, I eagerly strode
as I raised my head and gazed aloft, 
to view a sky of blue behind clouds, cotton soft,
I closed my eyes and inhaled deep, 
vitality filled my lungs, while others sleep!

Pleasant aromas then infused,
with the lark's shrill song, my senses enthused, 
erasing each and every folly e'er I knew, 
all rendered hence a pleasing adieu!
'Twas then my reason to wonder why, 
grown men in slumber, prostrate lie
and never rise with the lark at dawn, 
nor hear its shrill, invigorating, song?

Continuing on my pleasurable, pilgrimage, 
exulted by harmony and redolent fragrance 
to a venue of noted esteem and worthy merit, 
where a game is played with fortifying spirit,
outside, within an open and hallowed ground, 
leather on willow, another summer, sultry sound
And on arrival to sojourn for the day, 
I took my seat just as an eminent voice called out;" Play"!

Author's Note

Just before the commencement of a cricket game an umpire ( referee ) calls out "Play"

Reviews

[Norman T]

The pleasure of an invigorating early morning walk is echoed in the rhythm of this poem, and so many of your "end rhymes" were a delight. I can only hope that the match was being played on a village green, however, as queuing up for a ticket and sitting in a stadium does detract from your rural image .lol.
Loved it, nevertheless, Tom.
Norman

[Tom]

Yes indeed Norman, the match was at a quintessential village green and thank you for your perceptive review !

[Baby Ricochet]

Lovely poem tom. I really enjoyed reading it

[Tom]

Thank you kindly Rico !

[Lyn Anderson]

I like it, even though I really don't know what the heck you are talking about. :)

[Tom]

Neither do I.. lol ?? And thanks KL for your welcome visit !

[SquinklaPsyOps]

Is about something that is trying to say

I confess without shame that I have the intention
to hijack your dreams
if no exceptions being the only invader

[Tom]

Indeed, indeed, this review is a conundrum if ever I read one ??

[Joyce S. Greene]

Your love of the game is contagious, Tom. I'm sure you are a very pleasant person to be around - your joyful spirit enlivens your words. Beautifully done! Merry Christmas, my friend!

[Tom]

Thank you Joyce for your thoughtful words &a very Merry Xmas to you !

[Rita L. Sev]

I love the sensory images you brought to this poem, Tom! Makes me want to go out and play! :)

[Tom]

Great minds think alike Rita lol & thank you for the visit !

[Lydia Shutter]

No better way to begin the day than just before the sun rises. The air is fresher, the sky awakens with pinks, blues, and golds, and deep inside you know you are going to have a great day! The imagery you served up here is spectacular. You allowed us to travel with you along your path and touched on all the senses. Tom, this is a winner! Lydi**

[Tom]

Thank you kindly once more Lydia !

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Tom you wrote a noble poem of a man whom holds the dearness of love:) Love for what is in life , Love to embrace the shames of darkness, To give his hand to only her:) A noble knight is what I see!

[Tom]

Thank you Jonathan for your eloquent words !

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Welcome Tom

[Robbie~xoxo~]

"Invigorating", comes to mind as I read this.... an exhilarating chime...
Some mornings are made of these magical enchantments..... when all is quite but the Lark, singing his bird song...

A joyous write, Tom... Nicely done!~xoxo~

[Tom]

Thank you Robbie !

[Marie]

I knew you'd get to the cricket part sooner or later; I was waiting for it.

[Tom]

You can read me like a book Marie !! lol And thanks as always!

[Sami Khalil]

You are making us wiser with these wonderful poems and more healthy with the love of sports...You should make a banner : Long live cricket...Bravo

[Tom]

Great idea Sami & thanks as always !

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).................