One of those days

Today is one of those days....

The slight breeze is not enough to offer coolness on this 100-degree day
and friends who wave from afar lighten the heart, but not quite enough

Dogs days are here and they belong to all seasons, not just the summer
and tasks are many, not overwhelming, but never-ending

I imagine sitting, no standing in the water, with waves, gently cascading
and they are cool enough to solicit a squeal and a desire for more

And there is more, for today is one of those days....

Sunset set clouds wrapping their pink hues into the waiting arms of the blue sky
a visual blending offered, delivering the chance to share the grace of thankfulness

Reminding us that the greatest painter, paints every day, and nothing is too insignificant to stop and gaze with the wonderment of a child

Humbling it is, for the beauty is hovering, just waiting to be held by our eyes, with our minds, and within our hearts

For today is one of those days....

Blessings held as breath is drawn, begs to be released
with the tensions of a deep exhale, freeing my spirit

Peace found in the tempo, four beats of a music score, and birds who sing
can you hear it, feel it...there it is waiting for you

Echoing the longings you reach for, the desires you dream of
finding them where they have always been, within you

Today is one of those days where all things are possible

(C) Stephany Borders
August 2019

Reviews

[Lorry]

It's the little details that make the bigger picture what it is Steph. Perhaps a little irony thrown in too, on a hot day, who wouldn't want to walk into the waves, if they had the energy and it wasn't one of those days, where the list has one thing ticked off and four more added.
All we can do is hope tomorrow is less one of those days and more of a splishy splashy day with the never ending list of things to do is put aside and forgotten. You can always hope someone else finds it and ticks some more off for you 😀

[Stephany]

I apologize Lorry, I know I wrote a response to your comment in a timely manner, yet I don't see it here,so neither did you.
Ah, tomorrows make everything worth while. Filled with complete unexpectedness. That is what makes them great. The projects were replaced with new ones,but the angst dissipated into that very splishy splashy day you spoke of.
Thanks

[Lorry]

No worries, that always happened when i reviewed on my old phone. I just put it down to having sausage fingers 😀

[Stephany]

Ha! My computer is old and tired, and I don't have the mind to tackle my new one yet. Soon though..

[Einstein Noodle]

the heat wave has gripped this Ozark forest for far too many days .. only this morning has it relented .. its in the low 70s and 5 am when i went out with Ms. Bella the wonder dog .. thick fog is settled .. a real break today ... like reading your poem ... through the dog days ... into the light of gratitude and hope .. very uplifting read
E.

[Stephany]

Thank you Einstein. The weather has not quite broke for us. It hovers between 98 and 103. I am in Southern California. Although we have less humidity. Enjoy the day!

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem Stephany. I agree with the below lines.
"Echoing the longings you reach for, the desires you dream of
finding them where they have always been, within you"
I have heard similar words in my lifetime. Thank you for sharing the hopeful and wonderful poetry.
Coyote

[Stephany]

Thank you for spending a bit of your time here. The lines you pointed out, are the ones, I feel people lose track of most often. Happiness comes from within, not from things.
Ty

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Stephany and you are welcome.

[John the Baptist]

A very nice offering here about the joys that ever wait within. Even in the midst of the August heat it is possible to appreciate the beauty that is always there in the inner reaches. Dwelling there helps us to be aware of the outer beauty, too.
PS: in verse 2, you might want to drop the s from lightens.

[Stephany]

Thank you John for your insight and the correction, it was needed. It is a challenge to find something good in every day. This is my reminder to myself.
Have a great day!