Early Bird

Early Bird

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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(one from the archives, out for an airing)

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It's the newness of the morning,
that breaking part of dawn.
A sun that rises in the east,
the dew upon the lawn.
It's the whisper of the ivy
as it trembles on the breeze
or the early greeting from my cat
who nuzzles up to please.

It's the singing of my kettle,
the welcome taste of tea,
sweet comfort of my bathroom robe
that snuggles close to me.
It's contentment that I'm on my own
and that I've found the key,
while others heavy in their sleep
miss out on poetry.

© 2019 Chris Shaw


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Ok I love this it’s so cute quirky happy morning energy there love it
I love getting up early too the house is quiet only my dog has changed positions waiting for his morning let out back door
Yes I agree we are most poetic early morning I think it’s cos we have just come out of our dreams we’ll done !!
I love whole meal grain toast

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thanks Julie. Tea and toast does it more me as well. Yes, mornings can be the most creative part of .. read more



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In that most serene part of the day, we find special moments, don't we? I brew coffee and have no cat (wish I did) but the birds outside make a fabulous choir. Like you, I embrace those early hours while the rest of the house snores.

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Dear Sam, thank you so much for your review and apologies for not responding sooner, I took a break... read more
YAY!! I love this one! It gives me the warm and fuzzies! Well done!
Tabby

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Tabby. Way to go :)

Chris
The imagery alone took me back to when I was just a boy waking on my grandmas property on an early summers mirning. Everything quiet and still and as you sit and take in the new start if the new day you are able to observe the little things that bring about life. I’ve always been an early riser as there’s always been that feeling of missing out on something if I slept in too much. Loved the last line! Perfect 👌

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Dear Troy it was a delight to hear about your own memories of your Grandmother. I was really pleased.. read more
Lovely thoughts for a happy morning.

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Many thanks Sheryn. Glad you found my lines uplifting. Thank you for the visit.

Chris
Lea Sheryn

5 Years Ago

You're welcome, Christine.
Chris,
Nice write . . . my cat won't let me sleep past 6 . . . only to steal my pillow after I get up. I like tea but gotta have my cuppa coffee.
T

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

I'll let you have your coffee if I can have my tea:) You've got a clever cat there. Your pillow all .. read more
I feel its sorta like you are in one of those coffee commercials and you are selling it!! though here its tea, you are definitely taking in the lovely memory well done

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Kent. I certainly appreciate waking up each morning. Pleased you enjoyed the read and than.. read more
I love this! There is an instant feeling of refreshment and lightness in the very first two lines, which continues throughout. It's a breath of fresh air. Laura

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

How lovely to receive your review LauraKate. Much appreciated. Have a great day.

Chr.. read more
A very energizing piece. You can feel the morning in it :)

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Many thank yous Arina, so pleased you find these lines energising. Pleased to meet you here, your vi.. read more
Arina

5 Years Ago

Thank you!
There is a lovely bit of serenity here. Tea & toast sounds good.

I got up early this morning...but all I got was a worm...had to fight the robins for it at that. ;>}

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

A worm for breakfast :) Full of lovely protein Ted. Tea and toast always good for me. Thank you for .. read more
This is the perfect description of what mornings mean to me, all except for you tea drinkers over there (gotta have coffee here! *wink! wink!*) Also, the cat could be a dog to suit me a little better. But all kidding aside, I love the way you capture all the reasons why I'm provoked to write in the mornings. I love your rhyme & rhythm, very snappy & bouncy to enhance the mood of your message (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Happy as happy for you to have coffee and dogs instead of tea and cats Margie. Have a great day over.. read more

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