giddy about the sun
by Elouise
I’m giddy about the sun
This strange and brilliant visitor
From another planet
Sitting at the kitchen table
My mind races through the house
Flinging windows and shades open
Shouts of happy recognition
Rise in gratitude for this visitor
Inviting me outside to play
I know warm weather will come—likely bringing unwelcome ultra-warm weather. But so what? Today I want to feel the warmth of the sun on my face, and witness the first bits of spring breaking through slushy mud and still-frozen ground.
This morning’s mail brought a new volume of Mary Oliver’s poems. D is making a multi-bean soup in the slow cooker. Smudge is asleep on our bed, comforted by my pajamas. What more could I ask for?
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 26 February 2019
Photo found at kinooze.com
It must be going around! I awoke to the birds chirping, the sun rising, the sky growing brighter, and I was filled with gratitude and eager anticipation of the day yet to come…thank you for adding to the joy with this cheery reflection! Enjoy the soup, in the sunshine!
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Yummy day and yummy soup! I hope your day is as cheery as mine…. 🙂
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I never thought the Sun was a planet, learn something new every day 😈 🐻 😛
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So happy you’re still on a learning curve!!!! 🙂 When I was a child, I thought it was a planet. Still looks pretty impressive to me.
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I always think of it as something quite frightening, if one is susceptible to fear, which of course I am not. 🌟
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Of course not. 🌞
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Beautiful poem as always.
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Thank you, Herminia!
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