The divine exists in the details,
in the mornings,
in the tangerine sunrise.
If we lay our lips to it
we could taste life for a moment.
We could succumb to the truth,
that today is all we have.
The certainty that tomorrow
we will mourn today.
Today with all its
grace,
fear,
challenges,
humility,
and shame.
We must grasp it fiercely,
feel it in our marrow,
hold the vision of it in
the mantle of our minds.
This,
here and now,
is what we have.
It is not lost on me.
Watch my bright eyes,
wild with anticipation.
See the nectar roll off my chin,
listen to me roar loudly,
and know that
I am aware
that this is all we have to hold on to.
I feel this poem in my bones. So true, this moment is what we have. I love the nectar and the roar, and the bright eyes.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sherry. Sigh....
DeleteI know that sometimes we have to hold on to it with all our might... else we are falling.
ReplyDeleteThis is it so we might as well accept it.
DeleteNature is the most wonderful of all things, isn't it? Always so magical. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
So very true - today is all we have. We must make good use of the time before the day comes to an end. I like the reflection in this poem and the feeling of anticipation for what the day will bring.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary.
DeleteVery true indeed. All we have so have to push on through and enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteYou make me want to shout and punch the air in agreement!
ReplyDeleteI am reminded that "time is now" we need to live for today.
ReplyDeleteThe following speaks words of wisdom
We must grasp it fiercely,
feel it in our marrow,
hold the vision of it in
Thank you!
DeleteSo much positivity...like a prayer.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThis has just rejuvenated me and my day. Thank you :')
ReplyDeleteLove this poem in every way! Thanks for your comment on my post.
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend!
DeleteBeautiful ❤️
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful.Indeed this is all we have to hold on to. Love the constuction of the poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteBeautiful and wise, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Mary!
DeleteNice first line about the divine in the details.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteSuch a beautiful message to read tonight Ayala.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Grace.
DeleteI like the shape of your poem, Ayala, and the
ReplyDelete'...the tangerine sunrise.
If we lay our lips to it
we could taste life for a moment'.
A positive message:
'See the nectar roll off my chin,
listen to me roar loudly,
and know that
I am aware
that this is all we have to hold on to'.
Thank you, Kim.
DeleteI agree with Kim, nice shape felt sands of time in the hourglass, or maybe it was tangerine juice? Speaking of time, I am working the dVerse trail a little late, and am enjoying it, but after your poem I think I will go for a walk 🍂🌻🍁
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
DeleteI've missed reading your poems. Beautiful
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