A Smile on Our Face
The destination is the same
For each of us
Bound for the “Promised Land”
So many questions unanswered
Not this one
We know where we are going
Moving forward
Until the day we die
So, it is up to us
To live the unforgettable life
Begin each morning
At dawn when the sun rises
Take a deep breath
Fill ourselves
With the happiness
Of the day
Until the last day
The day we die
Tied to the stake
A smile on our face
January 19, 2019
This weekend, Magaly uses a quote from Mary Oliver, who sadly died this week, to inspire us to write a new poem that “mustn’t be fancy”. We are encouraged to craft poetry that wastes no words.
I chose Mary Oliver's poem Sunrise. The words are; die, bound, stake, unforgetable, dawn, breath and happiness.
I chose Mary Oliver's poem Sunrise. The words are; die, bound, stake, unforgetable, dawn, breath and happiness.
10 comments:
I love the idea of filling ourselves with happiness in the morning - a great start to the day. At our age we know, each day is a gift to be appreciated. I love this, Annell.
Your last stanza has me grinning from ear to ear. I believe in those words, and practice it with all I am. We have only one life, might as well use it deliciously as we can to be (and to spread) as much yumminess as we can.
I will never forget the smile on my Mother’s face as her days dwindled to a precious few ...
Wonderfully positive and inspiring piece Annell, really resonated with me!
Yes. We must let the day full us with joy. Wonderful message.
That smile is the one making all the difference.
Odd to think we are all dying. Every day. The best advice from Mary and you to appreciate each day as it comes.
I like to think that Mary passed as she intended, with a grateful letting go, a flight of wild geese.
Yes, welcome morning with joy. Thanks for guiding me toward light.
Great poost
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