I expect to wake each morning. Safely carried through night's passing. How have I not noticed this? Before dreams retreat, my feet finding floor. Safely carried through night's passing. Pixelating myself onto this day's screen. Before dreams retreat, my feet finding floor. I have taken wholeness for granted. Pixelating myself onto this day's screen. Standing in this ordinary. I have taken wholeness for granted. Movement is my freedom to be. Standing in this ordinary. How have I not noticed this? Movement is my freedom to be. I expect to wake each morning. © Ali Grimshaw 2023
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flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Beautiful, it’s nice to be reminded that it wasn’t a given I’d get up today. Always something to be grateful for. ❤️
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Thank you for reflecting back the gratitude you found in this poem. It is just what I was feeling when I wrote it.
Wishing you a beautiful day.
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“I expect to wake each morning.
Safely carried through night’s passing.”
“I have taken wholeness for granted.
Movement is my freedom to be.”
Beautiful poem, Ali.
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Thank you for reflecting back the lines that spoke to you, Sunra. Much appreciated.
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Ali, this is gorgeous!
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Thank you for reading and reflecting back.
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We take it all for granted… but the day will come for all of us when we either don’t wake up or become bed-bound until we pass. We should not take our freedom for granted.
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Agreed. I plan to celebrate my ability to move today.
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This is incredibly beautiful writing here, Ali! The use of repetition adds emphasis and greater depth to the poem. “Movement is my freedom to be.” Yes, indeed! 🥰🥰
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Sanaa,
I recently spent time with many who don’t have freedom of movement in their bodies or their lives. It reminded me of this precious ability that I so often take for granted. Thanks for taking the time to share your reflection. I appreciate it.
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