waking up
sun breaking
air is still
water calm
a loon wails
tea kettle answers
brew a steaming cup
pull on a sweater
down to the dock
mist rising
lake shimmering
deep breaths
slow sips
in the kitchen
bacon sizzles
eggs are stirred
toast pops
and coffee drips
an angel wakes
comes toddling
from her room
hugging her bear
rubbing sleep
from her bright eyes
a cuddle with mum
to start the day
‘did you have good sleeps’?
gets a nod and a smile
mornings of love and wonder
too soon just memory
little loving urchins
stumbling from their beds
dreams fresh in their faces
warmed by the wood fire
and gentle greetings
snuggling under blankets
clutching a favoured toy
parents spoon cereal
while they have the chance
babci in her bathrobe
and little boy
in the green room
speaking of
bull dozers and birds
busy in the trees
days of play and adventure
splashing in the warm sun
reflected on cool water
running still and deep
like family
~e