When making an
entrance
A walk is never just
a walk
“Good Morning”
is an attitude
To energize the day
To spin air into fuel
Shoveling coal in the
boiler
Used to pull each car
along
Train tracks. Birds
still wake up
To fetch early worms
and
To spin air into
sound
Woodwinds vibrate and
brass
Bursts through con
brio
To syncopate the time
To engage us in work
and play
To spin air into
sound
Love inhaled and
exhaled
Passion of curiosity
Curiosity of outcomes
Variations within
sequence
Spin air into fuel
When trying something
new
Committing to each
step
Intending to follow
through
Energizes the day
Spins air into fuel
For my prompt
Copyright © 2015 S.L.Chast
This is absolutely gorgeous :D no doubt our actions involved in intending to get through doing something new and exciting makes the air around us spin into fuel and revitalize our soul :D
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Sanaa
The first stanza is indeed true Susan. A simple Good Morning could make a difference not only to the people you said to but to yourself as well. We should always start the day in a positive note
ReplyDeleteI loved that love being inhaled and exhaled. Awesome line.
Now there's a soundtrack to fill our souls and our steps...Good Morning is an attitude - my favourite line - reminds me of a kind lady i meet who says everything is ok - because she makes it so...she is right of course..but how hard the work to reach that point
ReplyDeletelove these words of élan vital...we just need the attitude to live a meaningful, positive life...great lines..
ReplyDeleteSpinning air into fuel and sound......a unique perspective on energizing events. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteluv this; i could chant this as a daily mantra
ReplyDelete[“Good Morning” is an attitude
To energize the day
To spin air into fuel]
much love...
Your last stanza is in itself, a poem of truth: getting up with intention to do something, telling oneself that nothing will keep one from doing lends a kind of resolve that turns into pure energy. ♥
ReplyDeleteSo true. If we are committed to our work, then the ambiance will be full of energy. Very inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteThat first good morning continues to fuel the fire for a perfect day, gotta spread that joy.
ReplyDeleteEach stanza is energizing, Susan. I do agree that 'good morning' is an attitude....one that makes ourselves feel good as well as brightening up a room. And there is nothing more energizing that trying something new!
ReplyDeleteI love that whole concept of spinning air! I couldn't resist sneaking over here even before starting breakfast, so now I have Melba Liston's music to eat by – thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt is always a jot to meet people with that fresh at the morning attitude even if you don't feel the same it gives you a nudge and tells you the world is the best place to be. Loved the music couldn't have chosen better.
ReplyDeletep.s. the word 'jot' should be 'joy'!
ReplyDeleteI love the day energized by a warm "good morning."
ReplyDeleteSo perky Susan - thanks
"good" morning is indeed an attitude. I have a friend who will grunt "morning" because she says it takes her awhile to decide. Whether it is or isn't, I always say good morning to myself in the mirror and add the old "make it so, engage" from Star Trek. Wonderful poem - I need to copy the first stanza and tape on my bathroom mirror....Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSusan you have woven and encapsulated vitality with a whirlwind of energy - especially liked the contrast with the coal boiler momentum and natural con brio of hungry birds
ReplyDeleteEnergetic indeed! Loved the last stanza. Thanks for the read!
ReplyDeleteThis gives a generally upbeat and truly optimistic outlook on life ...Thanks for the wonderful read, Susan!
ReplyDeleteGood morning is indeed an attitude ! Love this part too:
ReplyDeleteSpin air into fuel
Hope you are well Susan ~
Grace
Cool music. Gives a positive feel to the entire poem. Perky starting a new day music/poem.
ReplyDeleteLoved it !
This has a very positive and uplifting vibe! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLoves this, Susan! It is the attitude towards life, the energy with which you take each step, that makes you a beautiful person.
ReplyDeleteHallelujah! I could hear the music and it was indeed vital and energetic, Susan!
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem!