Good Morning
What I meant when I said good morning
is that you are capable of holding a universe of joy safe in your hands
even worn, even bleeding. I know it.
I’ve seen you
lift your head off the pillow
wet with tears
seen you bandage bruises
comb the unruly hair of a child
remembering
not to let unruly strands of hate stay tangled in your own head- even when you have every reason -even when hate would feel more like justice
What I meant when I said good morning
is that I’ve heard you sing
seen the power in your back to stand up straight
don’t you remember?
you showed me what healing is
lifted me
last time I fell
What I meant when I said good morning
is that we are these tiny imperfect electrical seconds
dancing across a wild universe
to music we get to write ourselves
and despite his many attempts over millennia
no man
no man
can stop the sun from walking her course across the sky
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Hi everyone! So happy to be back 🙂 Happy writing!
Oh, yes. The celebration of the strength your encouragement brings is palpable. Singing, dancing, and lifting- the poem moves and is shaped by artistic energy. 🎉
I love the way this poem makes me feel, such a delight!
Favorite lines:
you showed me what healing is
lifted me
last time I fell
“seen you bandage bruises
comb the unruly hair of a child
remembering
not to let unruly strands of hate stay tangled in your own head”
LOVE
My favorite:
“we are these tiny imperfect electrical seconds
dancing across a wild universe
to music we get to write ourselves”
So beautiful and uplifting!
What wonderful repetition! Such a plethora of imagery—and that end, that no man can stop “the sun from walking her course across the sky.” Rich.
This is so well done – kept me rapt till the very end.
So beautiful. The whole last stanza gave me chills. The repetition of ‘no man’ and the last line are sublime. 🙂
Raw and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
You end up being a philosopher with these words, the wise, and irrefutable ones.
Oh Leah, I love this! I felt empowered and encouraged by your intentional, touching and flowing words.
Thank you for this.