Thursday, November 17, 2016

Saturday Morning Simplicity

Saturday Morning Simplicity

She struggles to surface 
from the soft sea of sleep.
Sunshine sneaks through 
the slats surreptitiously.
She stands and stretches 
and slides into a robe made of silk.
(She has an affinity for this slippery amenity.)

In the kitchen, she serves herself 
a slice of sugared, cinnamon bread. 
She smiles at her spouse (still sleepy). 
Sitting at the table, he is cradling
in his hands a cup of strong coffee.
Together they soak in easy serenity.

She savors the sweetness of the bread 
between sips of steamy sassafras tea.
In sync, they share a comfortable silence 
in this, their Saturday morning simplicity. 

28 comments:

  1. Oh, that sounds so pleasant! I'm not very good at relaxing.

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  2. I love "S" word poems and this one is sublime
    Enjoy your Saturday (tomorrow), and now I'm thinking about cinnamon bread

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  3. Anonymous11/18/2016

    How lovely, Connie. John loves cinnamon bread!
    Thank you for being a friend thru blogging. I wish you and yours a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving. xoxoxo

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  4. Feeling a bit sibilant, are we? :)

    Your poem is lovely, as always. I'm with Joanne... now I want some cinnamon toast, too...

    Have a fantabulous Thanksgiving, dear lady.

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  5. Sounds a lovely Saturday morning ...
    I love the taste of cinnamon.

    All the best Jan

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  6. This has such a relaxing feel. And I also want sugared cinnamon toast.

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  7. You just painted a marvelous painting - i could see it all and it felt good!

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  8. This sounds like a beautiful Saturday morning Connie. .. the best kind where you can be with someone and just be with them comfortably xox

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  9. I love this and it reminds me of us on Saturdays and the way it used to be when we were growing up. We watched the Saturday morning cartoons while mom and dad had their coffee. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

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  10. Such a natural flow of "s" words, a beautiful take on a mundane routine. I felt as though I peacefully slid through it.

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Connie.

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  11. Lovely! I am familiar with mornings like this :)

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  12. That is beautiful!! <3 <3 <3 - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com

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  13. How very sweet this poem is!

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  14. Also meant to say ........wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!

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  15. Yum. A delicious relaxing morning. Happy Thanksgiving Connie to you and your family.

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  16. Sounds like a blessed morning. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  17. Thanks, everyone. I had fun playing with the "s" words in this one, and yes, I was trying to create a peaceful and relaxed scene.

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  18. Another sweet poem- you are very talented! Have a blessed day!

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  19. This is a sweet poem. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. I love this poem. It sounds like a very relaxing, very nice way to spend Saturday morning.

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  21. The quiet simplicity gives me the feeling of serenity. Your words soothe.

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  22. I agree with Sandy, you painted a picture with words that I can see . Simply soothingly subtle scene.

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  23. Awesome words. Such simplicity and serenity in your lines.

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  24. This poem filled me with an inner-peace and calmness :)

    Have a Merry Christmas :)

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  25. Such a nice simple pleasure you made up a wonderful poem about. I love those quiet moments. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas. Hugs, LJ

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  26. Love the quiet and simple pleasures your poem talks about! Have a merry Christmas and wonderful New Year!

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  27. Thank you for the kind words, everyone. I appreciate your visits here. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all.

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