Morning Routine
It is time to write poetry and feel the words wax and wan within me. The tea curls hot in my chipped cup and, infused with music and sweet marzipan, I write. Today the moon magnetizes my pen.
The morning bursts behind me. Cold air turns the colors vibrant. Pale sunshine splashes and breaks across the muted landscape. The ink that bleeds across the pages of my leather-bound journal turns to ash that disintegrates in the wind.
The heartache of forever plays havoc with my pen. I eat of buttery almond cookies laced over with the white wine sunshine as the cream pages turn and I write of what was, what is, and what is to come.
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Karan Moolpani
Ohh, the words sparked a beautiful imagination within me of a morning routine which I will now absolutely follow for sure🙈🤩💯
Susi Bocks
You’ve described a relaxing moment, Layla. 🙂
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
This moment is pure poetry itself <3
Lebogang Shazzygal Malatji
This is amazing. Your writing is so descriptive and beautiful
Layla Todd
Thank you for this lovely comment! ❤️
Aspen Hite
Sitting down to start my morning writing routine (right now) and reading this poem was a simply lovely way to kick it off. Beautiful words!
theusedlife
What vivid, sensual imagery. Beautiful!
Bridgette
Thank you for taking me into such a beautiful, perfect moment. Your writing practice sounds perfectly lovely!
100 Country Trek
Thanks for sharing this inspiration .
Anita
Lincol Martín
To write is to fill and live beyond time because you embrace hearts and souls less imagined.
A pleasure to enjoy your lyrics.
Layla Todd
Thank you so much, Lincol!
Michele Lee
You’ve encapsulated the magic and mystery of writing poetry, both real and imagined. ✨
Layla Todd
This comment 🥰 me! Thank you, Michele.
Michele Lee
Thank you, Layla! 😊
According to Chren
Very beautiful and descriptive, Layla!
haoyando
Oh, the heartache and the bleed pen make a perfect couple in the deconstruction and digestion of your life. And the wind of disintegration, of course. It gives the heat and light to your pen…
Layla Todd
Thank you for this lovely, poetic comment!
Cindy Georgakas
love your imagery so beautiful from the get go as always Layla! 💗
Ingrid
Powerful words Layla!
Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)
Your writing is so descriptive, Layla. It always conjures up a mental image for me.
Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing this with me, Michelle!
Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections
First of all, you had me at the tea “infused with music and sweet marzipan.” 🙂 Great imagery that took me on a personal journey.
Layla Todd
Thank you so much for sharing your favorite lines, Frank!
Cassa Bassa
Beautiful setting, the ambience says “ready”…
Layla Todd
Thank you, Cassa!
I'm All Booked Up YA
Wonderful!
Jacqui Murray
I feel that inspiration, to write. Very nice.
Grace
Wow this is just divine. The insanely beautiful imagery shines off the screen, a writer can’t help but be inspired in reading!! Thank you for this glimmering and glorious piece, a real treat to read 🤍🤗
Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing this fabulous read, Grace!