Good Morning, Day

poem: spending a day and night away from the mundane, finding time to play and relax

"Good Morning, Day"



Good morning, Day
Let us find time to imagine, pretend, and play

No more rote chores for a change, of those boring paces
We shall then put a smile on our weary faces

Stroll among a grandmother's garden of irises and lavender scent
Fall back in time when our childhood images were pleasantly spent

Skip on sidewalks to popular songs
Jump rope and hoola hoop to where young memories belong

Twist and shout to music blaring from garage bands
Find a friend, hug, kiss, and hold hands

Ride long ways on a bike
Or choose to take a wooded hike

Nap if we please
Feel and smell the sweet summer breeze

Find a green pallet under a wide canopy
Of a large standing magnolia tree

Lie down on a grassy bed
Decorated with clover; blooms both white and red

Be mindful as we tease
The fluttering of working bees

Dear delightful Daytime,
We share gratitude for your gifts offered in kind

We shall now embark
Upon an evening visit into Night's purple dark

Owl hoots, Dog howls, Cricket sings
Moon leaves her mirrored say on Lake's rippled rings

Relax by a campfire with sprinkled sparks
Speaking our stories to the galaxy of stars

Say goodnight to the fairies and wooded sprites
All a hush now, to dream of peaceful meadows and rainbow sights

May we have a restful sleep
For tomorrow, these memories we will keep





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