Why I Wake Early
Hello, sun in my face.
Hello, you who made the morning
and spread it over the fields
and into the faces of the tulips
and the nodding morning glories,
and into the windows of, even, the
miserable and crotchety –
best preacher that ever was,
dear star, that just happens
to be where you are in the universe
to keep us from ever-darkness.
to ease us with warm touching,
to hold us in the great hands of light –
good morning, good morning, good morning.
Watch now, how I start the day
in happiness, in kindness.
Mary Oliver
from her collection Why I Wake Early published in 2004
Happy Sunday.
Dawn says
Wow is your garden full of blooms. I can’t wait to get all I purchased in the ground. Happy Sunday!
Claudia says
I hope the Phlox holds on a big longer – but we haven’t had any rain lately and we need it!
jeannine says
Thanks for sharing your beautiful garden with us this morning :-) Blackeyed susans make me break out into a big smile. Now if I just had some fresh homemade peach ice cream to eat while looking, my day would be complete-ha Enjoy your Sunday!
Claudia says
Oh, that sounds good!
Melanie says
Oh, so perfect! My favorite poet…and a beautiful photo!
Claudia says
She’s the best, isn’t she?
Donnamae says
Perfect! Happy Sunday to you! ;)
Claudia says
Thank you, Donnamae!
Donna@Gardens Eye View says
Beautiful!
Claudia says
Thank you, Donna!
Nancy Blue Moon says
How beautiful..the photo and the poem..they seem suited to each other..Have a great day Claudia!
Claudia says
You too, Nancy!
Patricia says
Beautiful. I just saw that our temps are hotter than yours all ready this morning… looks like you might have another beautiful day. Enjoy! ~ Pat
Claudia says
It’s a little warm, but it’s very beautiful today. I hope we get some rain soon, though, because we need it.
Debbie says
Thank you for the Mary Oliver poem, such a nice way to start the day!
Claudia says
You are most welcome, Debbie.
Melina Bush says
Lovely.
Claudia says
Thanks, Melina.
Linda @ A La Carte says
Beautiful!
Claudia says
Thank you, Linda. She’s a wonderful poet.
Janet in Rochester says
Agree with Nancy – the perfect blend of photo and poem. Going through a little bit of a patch right now. Needed this today. Thank you Claudia, and hope you’re feeling better. :>)
Claudia says
I hope your rough patch goes away soon, Janet. I’m glad this helped a wee bit.
Chris k in Wisconsin says
Lovely! Hope you are having a great day!!
Claudia says
A bit tired today, but that may be due to allergies. I’m off to do some coaching via the phone at 3.
Poppy says
Claudia,
We seem to be on the same wavelength today, both sharing poems of the different times of day. Mary Oliver’s ‘Why I Wake Early’ is beautifully illustrated with your precious pretties. Thanks for sharing her words and your images.
xo
Poppy
Claudia says
You are very welcome, Poppy.
Linda L says
Mary Oliver is my favorite poet. How can it be said any better!
Claudia says
It can’t, Linda! She is the best.
Vera says
Beautiful! Thank you.
Claudia says
You are welcome!