My eyes upon
what my body can do
in this now.
Gratitude for fingers that write.
Legs that walk me into the world.
A hand that can hold yours.
This migrating temple I possess.
A shell washed clean on sand
Your lips brushed across mine.
The aliveness that quickens.
Awe to wake up again.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2017
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Smiling so glad to wake up to this. So nice.
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Glad to start your day with a smile.
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Well written, Ali. We all need to be grateful.
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Thank you Ann. Gratitude is my road to happiness.
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Your poems always speak to the heart, Ali. Keep writing, we need to read your work.
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Ann, thank you for the encouragement. Your feedback means so much to me. My poems are a gift I send out to those who may need them. If no one responds it is hard to tell if they have landed in anyone’s arms. Thank you for letting me know they speak to your heart.
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My eyes upon
what my body can do
in this now….
Awe to wake up again.
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Kirsten, thank you for your reflection. Have a beautiful day.
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This is beautifully done.
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Thank you trE. I appreciate your response.
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You are so welcome.
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Very beautiful.
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Thank you. Have a beautiful day.
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You too!
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Graciously worded, and I woke too.
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Sumptuous. Love it
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Thank you for your kind reply.
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