in the stillness of the morning……
darkness dissipates leaving a haze of
darkened blue
before the sun rises
birds call their morning song
in the early hours when life slumbers
in houses
down my street
bleary eyed I sit in coldness listening
to the world awaken
another day, another breath for some
who are deemed
fortunate
for others whom I write about
no birds will sing for them
~~~
©jmtacken 6th November 2013
Shared with http://dversepoets.com and Open Link Night.
It is early, I couldn’t sleep, I have been busy writing the Service for tomorrow, so my apologies if you have missed me. This is what came into my thoughts a few moments ago.
Ramblings From A Mum 
Very poignant Jenny, and beautifully expressed.
Thank you Michael *yawn* 🙂
Oh! That is so beautiful and poignant. I loved the imagery of early morning. 🙂
Good morning Anmol and thank you so much. 🙂
Your poem is a reminder that facing the day is different for everyone. Some may face a new day with optimism. And for others a new day is another day of more of the same as the day before and the day before that. Same day, different people, different moods.
Good morning Mary, yes moods can change the entire day ahead or night. I am tired and this is where my ‘mood’ led me – thank you so much for reading.
Very reflective portrayal of the moods one can be in sometimes through two contrasting experiences. I really like the closing lines!
Thank you Gabriella, a mood that I shall be experiencing quite a lot in the months..years to come. Appreciate you reading and your kindness.
I love the melancholy quietness in this; the yearning for a peace that is absent. Every day is different and each throws different challenges in the path of each person who has to face it.
Thank you Tony, life is made up of so many challenges it is true, our moods, the time of day, giving us a different perspective. Appreciate you reading.
This is beautiful, all my good vibes coming to you for the service! xxxx
Thank you darling- I am meeting the Director this morning and to view the Chapel as I haven’t been to this one. Then home to maybe nap as I spent 11 hours writing the Eulogy the last 2 days. Thank you for your vibes!! 🙂 xx
a rest is a good idea we don’t want you dropping off during the service!! 😉
thankfully I have till tomorrow afternoon to do that 🙂 xx
🙂
Oh the early morning — up reading and writing… love the compassion coming out of your writing.
I thank you BR ~ I hope I can continue ~ smiles – thank you for reading. 🙂
i’m a morning person and always thankful for being able to breathe and sit and write… good to think about those for those it is no longer possible…
Thank you Claudia – yes we are the fortunate ones and should cherish these moments – appreciate you reading.
heavy. i like to sit and watch the world awaken with all my senses…see the sun bring life once more to the land…putting on there in the end that some will not see it…poignant, and strikes a cord…we are the blessed
The sun has now risen and my mood not so melancholy as in the wee hours, but yes we are blessed and should gather the beauty in life – thank you for reading Bri and your lovely words.
I like the peace of morning, too. But you’re right: for some, the birds no longer sing.
Thank you Linda, it was peaceful but slightly eerie…as desertrose commented ~ hopefully they will hear them sing elsewhere, appreciate you reading.
Lovely words – and sudden strong last line.
Hello Pirate – Long time no see (I am just as guilty) ~ thank you so much for reading.
Maybe somewhere else…the birds will sing.
Yes – I hope that they do xx
“no birds will sing for them”
Wow, this was really beautiful.
Thank you Christina ~ I am glad you felt that way, appreciate you’re reading and kindness.
Its my favorite time of the day actually ~ Another day to some, special days for others ~
Take care ~
If I wasn’t perhaps so drained & tired it would have felt so much different ~ thank you Grace x
So honest and touching. Very Beautifully done!
Thank you so much Morgan- appreciated. 🙂
Beautifully done! 🙂
Thank you lovely 🙂 x
my favorite time to be out and about when my thoughts keep company with the orchestra of birdsong and nature is my mantra.. It is true though, there are times in ones life when even the sweet smell of dew and the lilt of birdsong cannot ease the tragic circumstances. a bittersweet poem nicely done
Thank you so much for visiting and your comment is poetry itself ~ appreciate your kindness ~ smiles
Beautiful Jen 🙂 I hope you got some rest!
Thank you darling – no 😦 I will be having an early night though in preparation…. so tired xxx
I hope you do have an early night and get a good rest *hugs* xxx
I plan too sweet – in fact I am off this computer in a minute to relax! Thank you darling girl {hugs} xxx
I know that mood,
and that morning…
so well said.
Thank you JCC and for popping over ~ nice to see your dragonfly appear x
Good Morning.. x (Afternoon now?) 😀
Late afternoon – so busy printing out the Service.
Ahh right enough..When is your next one Friday?