We can attempt to teach the things that one might imagine the earth would teach us: silence, humility, holiness, connectedness, courtesy, beauty, celebration, giving, restoration, obligation and wildness.
David Orr from "Earth in Mind"

Jul 11, 2008

good morning

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I managed to have two hours to myself this morning before anyone else was up. I used it well journaling and drinking twig tea. Now the house is alive with the chaos the two boys I live with create.

a rare pause
robin looking in the window
silence
tea pot interrupting
words pushing through the silence
brown ink spilling from my sleepy mind
a few moments where I am part of the morning
another part of the earth
coming into focus with the rising sun

2 comments:

Trish said...

here's how i'm spending my morning. trying to find paper lanterns, linens, silverware, plates, and personalized ribbon for the wedding.
happy day, i think we found my dress! we're going to take another look today.

Anonymous said...

beautiful words. sounds like a beautiful morning.