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Ode to a New Day
by
Allegra Jostad Silberstein


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Light comes weaving through
my bedroom window, a soft touch
like a kitten’s paw on my eyelids.
 
There comes a time when each new day
becomes an unexpected joy––
the yes, of yes, I am alive.
 
A warm quilt covers against the chill breeze,
holds me: cocooning in my bed a few moments,
before rising to a morning salutation.
 
Golden light washes the hillside,
splashes on tomatoes and summer squash,
on greening apples and ripening peach,
 
on blackberries growing along the fence, 
and sunlight like a lover
kisses the trees on their green lips.

From West of Angels (Cold River Press, 2015).
Used here with the author’s permission.

 


Allegra Jostad Silberstein grew up on a farm in Wisconsin but has lived in California since 1964. Author of three chapbooks and a full-length collection of poetry entitled West of Angels (Cold River Press), she was honored, in 2010, to become the first Poet Laureate of the city of Davis. A member of Pamela Trokanski's Third Stage dance company since 1994, Allegra is the group's oldest member. She also sings and plays washboard with the Front Porch Bluegrass group.


Post New Comment:
Dorcas:
I would like to create a painting in order to bring it closer and more concrete.
Posted 07/06/2016 10:19 AM
rhonasheridan:
It is heart-warming when so many people see so much beauty in ordinary things This is a lovely poem Allegra. Thank you for it.
Posted 07/06/2016 01:09 AM
Lori Levy:
Beautiful!
Posted 07/05/2016 11:33 PM
Jancan:
The poet-artist gives us a lovely, peaceful scene! Janice
Posted 07/05/2016 11:41 AM
Michael:
Allegra I'm copying this one to my journal. Much to learn from this piece--the way you paint the scene--"golden light washing the hillside". So nice to contemplate.
Posted 07/05/2016 10:19 AM
blueskies:
Most enjoyable! Thanks, Allegra.
Posted 07/05/2016 08:47 AM
cork:
I love "the yes, of yes."
Posted 07/05/2016 07:44 AM
mjorlock:
Beautiful use of language that builds to a glorious conclusion.
Posted 07/05/2016 07:14 AM


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