Animal friends
He opened
the window near her
bed inviting the outside world
The sun's arm reaches inside,
walking its fingers over the floor,
sweeping out the dark gloom
leaving sparkles in her room
Friendly bird chatter shifts
bed inviting the outside world
The sun's arm reaches inside,
walking its fingers over the floor,
sweeping out the dark gloom
leaving sparkles in her room
Friendly bird chatter shifts
silence
and the distant barking
of the border collie blends
with elation as he enters
with a wag of his tail and a little wail.
He nuzzles his nose under her arm,
receiving a warm reception as his
head nestles in the cup of her hand
of the border collie blends
with elation as he enters
with a wag of his tail and a little wail.
He nuzzles his nose under her arm,
receiving a warm reception as his
head nestles in the cup of her hand
Then Hypnos the cat
jumps on her bed,
and with a pirouette, she creates a dimple
in the sheets, to curl up in and purr,
enjoying the quiet touch upon her fur
and with a pirouette, she creates a dimple
in the sheets, to curl up in and purr,
enjoying the quiet touch upon her fur
As her animal friends rest with her
she doesn't stir the morning hush
she nourishes the glint of trust
she doesn't stir the morning hush
she nourishes the glint of trust
she closes her eyes once more
surrendering to serenity
surrendering to serenity
What a lovely, idylic scene of animal friendship! The chattering bird, the barking dog, the silent,inviting cat - all on one bed in the room warmed by the sunrays penetrating through the window. We, humans can learn a lot about friendship, from this little scene.
ReplyDeleteYour imagery, Marja, is superb!
Lovely- quite appropriate as in NL it is Dierendag ( Celebrating Animals Day)- 4 October.
ReplyDeleteA gentle scene to wake up to! Love the sun walking its fingers across the floor!
ReplyDeletePeacefulness and joy pervade this poem. That's what domestic animals do for us: give us peace and joy.
ReplyDeleteWow! Everything about this poem enchants me, but especially: "The sun's arm reaches inside,
ReplyDeletewalking its fingers over the floor," and the dimple. Everything in this poem is alive and cozy.
Hi Marja - lovely ...animals are so special to us - lots of nature here ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDelete"surrendering to serenity"...Aaah...What a line! And the pirouette & the dimple! Such wonderful images sparkling joy! Beautiful Marja.
ReplyDeleteA lovely scene painted here. Have a good Wednesday Marja
ReplyDeletemuch love...
Sounds like my dogs and cats!
ReplyDelete"She nourishes the glint of trust." No sweeter gift than the trust of animals. I loved this, Marja.
ReplyDeleteFurry pets are always so dear and comforting. I liked your poem here.
ReplyDeleteI like using the word serenity to describe an animals peace, which they share just by being. I enjoyed this poem so much.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and gentle poem. The imagery is superb and the surrendering to serenity. That means safety and peace to me!
ReplyDeleteshe closes her eyes once more
ReplyDeletesurrendering to serenity
One feels safe among friends, surely!
Hank
Ah - a cat knows how to lead a good life! I love the way you have brought the personality of this sweet being to life!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Marja! Makes me want to take a peaceful nap right there with her!
ReplyDeleteAs well she might, with such a wonderful awakening!
ReplyDeleteMarja I felt that serenity my friend, A wonderful poem.. And just so felt the peace..
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs xxx Sue