Early Bird

(one from the archives, out for an airing)

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.

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

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

[Chris Shaw]

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

Chris

[Samuel Dickens]

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.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Sam, thank you so much for your review and apologies for not responding sooner, I took a break. Hope all is well with you my friend. Have a great day.

Chris

[Tabby Mac]

YAY!! I love this one! It gives me the warm and fuzzies! Well done!
Tabby

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tabby. Way to go :)

Chris

[Troy Henson]

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 👌

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Troy it was a delight to hear about your own memories of your Grandmother. I was really pleased that the imagery in my lines took you on that journey. Many thanks for the read and review. All good wishes.

Chris

[Lea Sheryn]

Lovely thoughts for a happy morning.

[Chris Shaw]

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

Chris

[Lea Sheryn]

You're welcome, Christine.

[kentuck14]

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

[Chris Shaw]

I'll let you have your coffee if I can have my tea:) You've got a clever cat there. Your pillow all nicely warmed up. Thanks for your visit. Have a great day.

Chris

[Kent Rawski]

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

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kent. I certainly appreciate waking up each morning. Pleased you enjoyed the read and thank you for your visit. Your thoughts appreciated.

Chris

[Laura Kate]

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

[Chris Shaw]

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

Chris

[Arina]

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

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Arina, so pleased you find these lines energising. Pleased to meet you here, your visit most welcome.

Chris

[Arina]

Thank you!

[Ted Kniffen]

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. ;>}

[Chris Shaw]

A worm for breakfast :) Full of lovely protein Ted. Tea and toast always good for me. Thank you for your visit.

Chris

[barleygirl]

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

[Chris Shaw]

Happy as happy for you to have coffee and dogs instead of tea and cats Margie. Have a great day over there my friend. Sending hugs to you as well. ((.))

Chris