Morning is worth waking up to…
When the warmth of the sun casts its golden magic,
and the shadows of the awakening trees begin dancing.
The cool dew is refreshingly invigorating on bare feet in the grass,
and the light breeze of the night still lingers.
The chirping birds are rejoicing, drenched with enthusiasm,
soaring and fluttering with the butterflies and the bees.
Steaming dark roast coffee is poured and inhaled,
lightened with Italian sweet cream, and then sipped with pleasure.
Sleepy, swollen eyes begrudgingly awaken and brighten.
It’s time to embrace the unending number of possibilities of a brand new day.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
If being in the second half of life means Sunday mornings are even more glorious than Saturday nights, I’ll take it!
Ha ha – raining here this morning in Holland and our dog (or Fair Weather Frida as we call her – here real name is Katy) never wants to go out in the morning if it is raining. Maybe I’ll read you words to her to see if it gives her some kind of much needed motivation!
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Lol fair weather frida!!π. Tell her to go dance in the rain!
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The picture goes perfectly with the words. π
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Thanks Kathy. My front yard on Sunday morning so inspired me. The weather has been glorious here this past few days βοΈπ
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You have a beautiful front yard! Such a lovely poem Jodi!
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It is indeed a blessing. βΊοΈ
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Oh yes! Absolutely!
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Such a peaceful picture and your poem so expressive, I can feel the dew. π
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Gimme a mountain with nothing to do. Gimme a dew. Lol Remember that jingle? Your comment made me start singing that. π
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Haha! Yes, I do! π
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I love mornings like this! I enjoy thre “morning music ” of the birds. Enjoying my coffee, before the day starts! Enjoy your day, Jodi!
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You too!!
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I love summer mornings and the peace of it all. Enjoy the moments, Jodi.π
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Thanks Mary!
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Your front yard is beautiful! It certainly did inspire you to write so beautifully too.
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Thanks deborah!!
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MP! π
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Good Afternoon, Jodi! I had to smile as I read your delightful post. Over 30 of my 45+ yrs. as a nurse I worked night shift, it gave me the most time with my children. I didn’t have to rotate to other shifts and it paid better – important for a single Mom! I worked 7 nights a week including holidays. I’ve never been one to sleep many hours, so it worked well for me. I’m not complaining – I felt myself blessed to get paid for doing what I loved. The point here is that I never woke up to a new day, I was already up! When I retired, I could not sleep at night at all and still sleep in intervals. But, how different it is to wake up to morning after so many years of not giving it a thought. Too much information, sorry ( but your post prompted it! ) P.S. Beautiful photo and thoughts, Thank-you!
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I love that you shared this about you. Thank you. What an amazing mom!!!
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You are too kind! I tried to delete my comment, but I wasn’t able as I’m very computer challenged beyond the very simple. Thank-YOU!!
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Why would you delete?! I so enjoy your comments! Thank you Ellen.
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Lovely poem Jodi! π And such a pretty photo! π³πΏ I’ve never been much of an early morning person but I’m going to try changing that so I can start painting in the morning when it is cool on our deck. I purchased an easel for myself and I’m so excited to start painting!! π·
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Yay!!!! ππβοΈ
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Yet, it won’t be until after the 4th as we are heading to the lake. π
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I’d be inspired too with a front yard like that!!
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I am blessed with a beautiful woodsy yard
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A beautiful view to wake up to….
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It was. βΊοΈ
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your front yard looks so peaceful! Also, I forgot to respond to our convo on your other post. I went to school in Cresson Pa which is near altoona. Is that near you?
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That’s about 2 1/2 hours away. π
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Life is about the things we notice and celebrate.
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So so true!!!!π
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What a stunning shot!
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Thanks Jenna. I wish I lived by the water like you but if I can’t I will enjoy my home in the woods. ππ
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This is such a timely post for me. I don’t enjoy mornings as much as I used to, and I’m not quite sure why. But I think maybe I need to get back into a morning routine, so I can remember that mornings really are a start to a brand new day, full of unknown possibilities!
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I’m glad if it inspired you in some small way π
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Beautiful words and beautiful photo Jodi. π
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Cherish the moments buddy!!! β€
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Makes me want to hang a hammock between those trees and get lost in the day..:)
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π
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