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You uncurl like an early Sunday yawn.
Draped in paper robes and coffee stirs
you absently listen to feathered conversations
outside our window-
till Linda percolates on the counter.



Published in Maxis Review copyright 2003


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  1. FireblossomAugust 11, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    This is perfect. Perfect, I tell you! :-)

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  2. Kerry O'ConnorAugust 11, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    I love the way you have folded metaphor into the everyday activities - the mood is wonderfully at ease with the setting.

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    1. LaTonya BaldwinAugust 11, 2013 at 9:21 AM

      K, M commented how much me is revealed in my work. Not all is autobiographical but most of my favorites are. I wrote this for Mister for our anniversary one year. This is just a love poem. Thank you.

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    2. grapelingAugust 11, 2013 at 2:09 PM

      Did I do that? :)

      Another lovely glimpse, LaTonya. Mister is Mister Lucky, I'd say...

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  3. KarenAugust 12, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    I am in love with this love poem!

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  4. kaykualaAugust 12, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Great stake out of a love poem...uncurls lazily..wow! Great take La Tonya!

    Hank

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  5. Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost August 12, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Very interesting and catchy.

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  6. SusanAugust 12, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    When all is well this Sunday morning mix emerges--no boundaries exist and that makes me happy. You have captured this well.

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  7. humbirdAugust 12, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    this is like mellow tune...singing...enjoyed..thanks

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  8. EllaAugust 12, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Gorgeous! Wonderful to read La Tonya I love the first line-so profound n' beautiful!
    I am so happy I stopped by :D

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  9. MargaretAugust 13, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    That first line is ... exquisite and the whole is what every morning should be :)

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  10. Sharp Little PencilAugust 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    LaTonya, beautiful, from the first line straight through the perks. Loved the conversations outside the window... "like a Sunday early morning yawn," yes... Love to hear from you; hope all is OK. Amy

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  11. LaTonya BaldwinAugust 16, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Thank you all for commenting. Sorry for being MIA. Life stuff. I'm fine just making some lifestyle adjustments. Back this weekend.

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  12. Brian MillerSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    oo i like uncurling like a sunday yawn...
    there is a warm comfort in this....

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  13. rallentandaSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Sunday morning feel captured...Lovely!

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  14. GraceSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    I like the early Sunday snapshot - lazy and warm

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    1. LaTonya BaldwinSeptember 12, 2013 at 5:55 AM

      This was a gift, Grace. And I was feeling might warm and fuzzy. Thank you all.

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  15. seasideauthorSeptember 12, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    What a easy coffee soothing way to start a day.

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  16. Ken HigginsonSeptember 13, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    I love the "early Sunday yawn"! Simple beautiful words. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Michelle LongoSeptember 21, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Simply lovely.

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  18. Natalie DeYoungSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Lovely imagery!

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  19. psychochefSeptember 21, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful. I love the simplicity of this piece. It travels straight to the heart.

    Karen

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  20. KenSeptember 22, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Because it rained last night, I got to experience that type of Sunday morning myself. I look forward to those these days. Your words from this poem are probably going to be a part of those Sundays from now on. :)

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    1. LaTonya BaldwinSeptember 22, 2013 at 2:38 PM

      Thanks, Ken. I wrote this for my guy one year for our anniversary. Glad you came by.

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