
Its dark but morning is here
I lower my body till the feeling of sheepskin touches my skin
I exhale
shoulders still heavy from yesterdays thoughts
my eyes still closed, but I can see shadows
like moving images from a subway station
left arm extends
I feel for the heat coming off the coffee cup
passing my fingers over the slippery glaze
singed by the hot coffee inside
my fingers slip through the handle
as my thumb rubs its back
stroking it like a lover’s face
beautiful glazed vessel is brought to my lips
violins play in the background
soft and with grace
giving soul to the morning pace
I take in with full breath
the fragrance of steamed coffee beans
mixed with a touch of hot peppers
my hands hold the cup
in the same manner as a priest holds a chalice
track 7 unites the earthbound piano keys with the winds plucking long strands of hair on the harp
that first sip my nose inhales the aroma hovering in the cup a transfusion, an awakening of my senses the first slow dance of the day starts with my morning cup of coffee
track 11, the final dance, as the harp circles the room for one more twirl with the violin and piano.
Taking the final bow
november 21 2017 ©
I thank Angele Dubeau and La Pieta, along with composer Ludovico Einaudi
I too feel the same way while drinking coffee. You expressed it in words so beautifully.
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Thank you so much 🙂 I am trying to improve my craft. I do find that very early in the morning my mind seems to let me just go through the descriptions without my personal obsessing hehehe
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That’s so sweet. That’s the time you should write. Wonders happen when we just let words flow.
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thank you, It was the music that drew me out.
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A relaxed and atmospheric piece Tamaya, very enjoyable with whimsy of the instruments and the synergy with the artwork. The artwork is evocative–it reminds me of something, something I’ve forgotten perhaps. 💜 PS: beautiful music, I wasn’t familiar with it.
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thank you Steve! I have been listening to that cd for days now. There never seems to be a wrong time not to listen. I’m happy to have been able to share. I must say that getting feedback is really helping me.
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That’s great, I find feedback valuable too. I’m listening right now, it’s helping me slow down a little, which I really need.
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