National Poetry Month – Day 5 – Morning at 104 River Road
National Poetry Month – Day 5
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
I post a new poem each day in April.
Morning at 104 River Road
(Day 5 – NPM – April 5, 2023
Morning at 104 River Road
begins with a snort.
My canine alarm clocks
trot up the white carpet stairway.
I hear muffled steps.
Miss Mitchell and Miss Dixie Tulip
pause at the landing
give me the signal.
I am awake instantly.
I’ve had a lifetime of practice
waking up before dawn
to meet the needs of others.
Like a good Mother, I hear
a soft cry, tentative snort, muffled
cough, or explosive sneeze.
I need just a little sound of distress
to go into action.
Instantly,
For the felines in the family,
I respond to quiet
gestures, sudden movements.
I no longer bring crying babies
comfort on my lap
before dawn
while village resident’s slumber.
Mornings are still lively today.
I am outside walking my dogs day or night.
But, dogs and cats demand
an early morning breakfast at 5 a.m.
I wait for them all to finish eating.
I will wash the six dirty red bowls.
This morning at 104 River Road
It’s always a furry morning wake-up surprise.
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© April 5, 2023. Lynda McKinney Lambert. All Rights Reserved.
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