When first light of dawn
Pinks the lotus blossoming
Above muddy waters
Leaves swaddled in dew, open
I rise, gifted with new eyes
Posted for Poetry Jam - Gifts
And Imaginary Garden for Real Toads - Poetry form: Tanka
Happy to be done with studies and writing again ~ Smiles ~
It would be a wonderful experience, I think, to be 'gifted' with new eyes and be able to really appreciate the beauty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift it would be ~ Thanks Mary ~
DeleteI like the idea of blossoming above muddy waters and of the 'new eyes' too.
ReplyDeleteThat's a gift in itself ~ Thanks Gabriella ~
DeleteA lovely gift and a lovely poem Grace!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gloria ~
Deletea gift perfect for a princess... wonderful poem Grace...
ReplyDeleteThanks Robert, smiles ~
DeleteI love this form!! Your tanka is our beautiful gift.
ReplyDeleteYou are sweet Helen ~ Thanks ~
Deleteah, my comment was eaten. to wake with fresh eyes, daily... ~
ReplyDeleteIt was ? That would be good, smiles ~
ReplyDeleteto be able to see past the 5 senses into the heart of creation and touch it is certainly wonderful. I love the expression and emotion in this.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alan ~
DeleteSo very lovely. Your words reminds me of spring! I am already, ready for spring can you tell?
ReplyDeleteMe too ~ Thank you ~
DeleteWriting this as a Tanka seems to elevate the message, resonate more universally; really like the image you picked, and the message you wrote; very touching.
ReplyDeleteThanks Glenn ~
DeleteA gift that helps the spirit lift
ReplyDeleteLovely comment Pat, smiles ~
Deletehey welcome back! smiles...what a beautiful scene you set...and i like the turn to personal and it being you rising and opening....
ReplyDeleteThanks Brian ~
DeleteGood to see you, Grace. I love the way you used pink in this.
ReplyDeletefreshness of morning and life:)
ReplyDeleteThere is always something very attractive in the ability to express yourself so simply yet powerfully. Lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteyour eyes sharing the dawn's beginnings with the pink flower is once again captured 'simply' and 'grace-fully' with a few words, parsed
ReplyDeleteGracias Grace
a beautiful awakening......
ReplyDeletewelcome back ~ how serene are your words ~ the picture one begs us to go within as do your words Grace x
ReplyDeleteThat last line - so beautiful! It made me catch my breath! Love how you found the beauty and gift in the simple act of opening our eyes!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to wake up..and such a great tanka..
ReplyDeleteA beautiful scene and beautiful words...I am closing my eyes picturing it and it sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful clean, simple and meaningful
ReplyDeletelovely poem- love the last line!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, smiling. :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely gem of a poem. Good to see you back again.
ReplyDelete"New eyes" - that makes it beautiful :-)
ReplyDeletewhat a treat to the eyes....great gift indeed :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful it is to savor the joys of a new dawn! Nicely Grace!
ReplyDeleteHank
love it, both the poetical imagery and the visual illustration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scene and beautiful poem, a real gift:-)
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