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April 20, 2013
By Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
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&quot;The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.&quot;<br /> &mdash;Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;Think Different&rdquo; commercial, 1997<br /> &ldquo;Crazy people are considered mad by the rest of the society only because their intelligence isn&#039;t understood.&rdquo; <br /> ― Weihui Zhou

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There is something crisp
about this morning
with an azure
clouded-dappled sky
and a honeyed haze.

There is something sweet
about this morning:
the vase of violet orchids
that sits on our nightstand
are fresh and fragrant as
the day last week
when you brought them home
coming back from work.

There is something provocative
about this morning
with the only thing covering
our bodies
are these thin
cool cotton sheets so sheer
that the outlines
of both you and me
must be visible:
our warmth trapped beneath.
You roll over,
thinking I’m asleep,
and get out of bed
without bothering to put on your crumpled clothes,
lying on the floor next to mine,
or without covering your torso
with some sheets.
You bare backside recedes
from my view
as you go out to the kitchen
to brew our coffee.

There is something euphonic
about this morning,
as you get back in bed,
and your voice
is the first sound
to bid me, “Good morning,”
while our steaming coffee
brews in the background,
its guttural song
making it all the way
into our bedroom.
There is something promising
about this morning
with your smile greeting me,
your cheeks dimpling,
letting me know
that I still have
one more day
with you
today.

© Megan M., Rives Jct., MI

The author's comments:
I began to develop the idea of this poem in a afternoon. But I decided to wait until the nest morning to write in order for it to have a raw feeling. And this was what I came up with. I have to give MyApocolyptic for being some inspiration for me. Hope you all enjoy.
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Mckay ELITE said...
on May. 12 2013 at 10:38 pm
Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.&quot;<br /> &mdash;Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;Think Different&rdquo; commercial, 1997<br /> &ldquo;Crazy people are considered mad by the rest of the society only because their intelligence isn&#039;t understood.&rdquo; <br /> ― Weihui Zhou

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Thanks so much, Valery. I will read one of your poems as I promised. Sorry, it took so long to reply. Thank you.
laurengerhard SILVER said...
on May. 12 2013 at 9:01 pm
laurengerhard SILVER, South Windsor, Connecticut
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&quot;I am gone quite mad with the knowledge of accepting the overwhelming number of things I can never know, places I can never go, and people I can never be.&quot; -Sylvia Plath

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This structure is amazing. Your second stanza is my favorite.
ChocolateLove SILVER said...
on May. 12 2013 at 1:40 pm
ChocolateLove SILVER, Warsaw, Other
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I love it!!!! :D Great vocabulary and amazing imagery. :) 
AnotherSouthernGirl BRONZE said...
on May. 10 2013 at 11:28 pm
AnotherSouthernGirl BRONZE, Augusta, Georgia
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I love the imagery and description.I can imagine myself as the character in the poem. You painted a beautiful scene. Great job!
GleekGamer PLATINUM said...
on May. 10 2013 at 6:55 pm
GleekGamer PLATINUM, Somerset, New Jersey
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Haha. No, haven't met you, except you commented on my haiku, Pain at the Locker. :) I really appreciated your feedback!
Valery5 said...
on May. 10 2013 at 4:21 pm
Valery5, Riverside, California
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"What's bad for your heart is good for your art."

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i love it i can picture a beautiful scene its great
Mckay ELITE said...
on May. 10 2013 at 4:09 pm
Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
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&quot;The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.&quot;<br /> &mdash;Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;Think Different&rdquo; commercial, 1997<br /> &ldquo;Crazy people are considered mad by the rest of the society only because their intelligence isn&#039;t understood.&rdquo; <br /> ― Weihui Zhou

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Awww. I'm so happy it did that for you. Only thing I could ask for. Thanks, Rose. Really appreciate it. 
Mckay ELITE said...
on May. 10 2013 at 4:08 pm
Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.&quot;<br /> &mdash;Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;Think Different&rdquo; commercial, 1997<br /> &ldquo;Crazy people are considered mad by the rest of the society only because their intelligence isn&#039;t understood.&rdquo; <br /> ― Weihui Zhou

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Thanks, Scar. And you don't sound dumb commenting on poetry. Better than most people who call themselves poets. Yeah right! Wow, I'm so mean. I don't mean in it in a mean way. Thanks.
Rose22 SILVER said...
on May. 10 2013 at 4:06 pm
Rose22 SILVER, Shutesbury, Massachusetts
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I realy like this poem it has a nice flow that makes me smile!
Scarlett_the_pegacorn BRONZE said...
on May. 10 2013 at 4:06 pm
Scarlett_the_pegacorn BRONZE, Niceville, Florida
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Don&#039;t tell me how to live my life; I do what I want.

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Very descriptive. paints a very beautiful scene. :3
Mckay ELITE said...
on May. 10 2013 at 4:02 pm
Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
146 articles 0 photos 2230 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.&quot;<br /> &mdash;Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;Think Different&rdquo; commercial, 1997<br /> &ldquo;Crazy people are considered mad by the rest of the society only because their intelligence isn&#039;t understood.&rdquo; <br /> ― Weihui Zhou

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Oops. GleekGamer. Apologies.
Mckay ELITE said...
on May. 10 2013 at 2:00 pm
Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
146 articles 0 photos 2230 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.&quot;<br /> &mdash;Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;Think Different&rdquo; commercial, 1997<br /> &ldquo;Crazy people are considered mad by the rest of the society only because their intelligence isn&#039;t understood.&rdquo; <br /> ― Weihui Zhou

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Thank you. And nice to meet you, GleekGmaer. I don't think Iv'e met you before. If we have, then remind me. I'm known for having short-term memory. Not good. But what can you do? Oh well. ^u^ Thanks.
GleekGamer PLATINUM said...
on May. 9 2013 at 5:30 pm
GleekGamer PLATINUM, Somerset, New Jersey
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&quot;Friendship isn&#039;t always easy, but there&#039;s no doubt it&#039;s worth fighting for.&quot;

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Absolutely beautiful, well written: I really felt like I was there.
OldYoungOne said...
on May. 8 2013 at 2:54 pm
I love it. Like I love the sweet scent of my love in the morning after a night of passion (PG13 of coarse just makign out incestantly lol) I feel like this when i wake up to him. I feel complete. I like this poem a lot well done.
Mckay ELITE said...
on May. 7 2013 at 1:59 pm
Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
146 articles 0 photos 2230 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.&quot;<br /> &mdash;Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;Think Different&rdquo; commercial, 1997<br /> &ldquo;Crazy people are considered mad by the rest of the society only because their intelligence isn&#039;t understood.&rdquo; <br /> ― Weihui Zhou

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Phewww. I thought you wouldn't like someone calling you the way Draco normally does. XD Thanks.
Mckay ELITE said...
on May. 7 2013 at 1:58 pm
Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
146 articles 0 photos 2230 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.&quot;<br /> &mdash;Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;Think Different&rdquo; commercial, 1997<br /> &ldquo;Crazy people are considered mad by the rest of the society only because their intelligence isn&#039;t understood.&rdquo; <br /> ― Weihui Zhou

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Thanks. ^u^
VitamAeternam PLATINUM said...
on May. 7 2013 at 1:52 pm
VitamAeternam PLATINUM, Fenton, Michigan
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&ldquo;Only the very weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry.&rdquo; <br /> ― Cassandra Clare

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Great imagery... Love it
PotterWhoLocked GOLD said...
on May. 7 2013 at 9:02 am
PotterWhoLocked GOLD, Montclair, Virginia
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&ldquo;Wednesdays are limbo days. Monday is the beginning of the week, Tuesday is getting used to it, Thursday is looking forward to Friday and Friday is getting ready for the weekend. Wednesdays aren&rsquo;t really anything in particular. They&rsquo;re just there.&rdquo;

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lol you can say my name any way u like!
Mckay ELITE said...
on May. 6 2013 at 6:16 pm
Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
146 articles 0 photos 2230 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.&quot;<br /> &mdash;Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;Think Different&rdquo; commercial, 1997<br /> &ldquo;Crazy people are considered mad by the rest of the society only because their intelligence isn&#039;t understood.&rdquo; <br /> ― Weihui Zhou

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Thanks so much, Pottah. Sorry I couldn't resist saying your name that way. Thanks. ^u^
PotterWhoLocked GOLD said...
on May. 6 2013 at 3:12 pm
PotterWhoLocked GOLD, Montclair, Virginia
13 articles 0 photos 28 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;Wednesdays are limbo days. Monday is the beginning of the week, Tuesday is getting used to it, Thursday is looking forward to Friday and Friday is getting ready for the weekend. Wednesdays aren&rsquo;t really anything in particular. They&rsquo;re just there.&rdquo;

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I love the bright imagery of this poem. It seems really peaceful to me. :)