Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!

     Around 6:30 a.m. I woke up and opened my back door to the sound of a symphony in the yard.  It seemed as though every bird in town was singing!  What a gift!  As you can see, my cat enjoyed the spectacle also.

Irish Porridge

"Into four cups of briskly boiling water,

sprinkle one cup of oatmeal, stirring well.  

When the porridge is smoothe 

and beginning to thicken,

reduce heat and simmer uncovered 

for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

 Traditionally served with fresh buttermilk,

 Irish porridge is also good

with milk or cream and brown sugar, 

or with honey."

This Morning, July 11, 2012 (c)

This morning,

I woke up gently,

My legs,

stretched across the bed,

on soft,

peach colored sheets,

slow breaths,

lingering in the moments,

of quiet, easy

being,

in my cherry bed,

of beautiful, smoothe wood

like skin,

like your smoothe skin.

My hand rests quietly

under the curve

of your warmth.

Good morning.

More deep breaths

give me peace and joy

to go into the day.