five steps to standing up

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1 the day begins with stillness, then a bell
drops into a pool of the night
your sight ripples; you sip sunlight
2 dreams are water you leave behind
your hands smooth the linens’ sands
for tomorrow’s dreamers’ wandering
3 oh, yes: the metallic chime of saucepans
silver spoons, frypans, saucers, porcelain
teacups topped with steamed milk, memory
4 is the morning’s recipe your finger follows
inward, traces your childhood table
raise this to your lips, yes, first taste best
5 I remember how many days I remember
the same old sun lit the same old skin
warming this little room I’m in

Image credit: Before you wake up, by Darija Blue @ deviantart.com

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