Fragile Graces

January 30, 2011 by
 
Doesn’t it seem as though the mornings
are full of fragile graces?
I must hush my footsteps and stir my coffee carefully or
this house of cards might topple like wheat in plough winds.
I can be a storm.  I reign myself in.  Surrender to the graces.  Curl up.  Tidy my feathers.
A sunrise is a fulfilled promise.
The sweep of the drapes is one beat of a waltz.
Birds in the grapevines huff and puff their cool songs in opaque white against a blue wash of sky.

There is the raucous and clattering play of puppies on the wood floor of the living room.
There is the quiet snoring when they find themselves played out.
Chopin on the stereo, piano forte smoothly 
re-phrasing the beats of my heart — I am sustained.

Sometimes when I rise in the morning, 
I am so very aware that I’ll only be this young today.
Filed Under: morning, winter

Comments

  1. Beth says
    January 30, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    Ah! That last line is a beauty.

  2. marie bell says
    January 30, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    such contrasts of images and sounds:
    chopin piano forte.
    clattering puppies.
    the graceful curve of a vase housing one flower.

    sweet sunday graces.

    x

  3. C. Tvillingmamma says
    January 30, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    Love the words,cant wait until the morning now 🙂

  4. Mari Huertas says
    January 30, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    Agree with Beth. 🙂

    Happy Sunday, Plume. xo

  5. Marina H says
    January 30, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    Ok…this is going to sound kind of weird considering all the lovelies you have going on in your photos…but is that purdy green bottle an absinthe bottle by any chance? Le Tourment Vert? I helped design the ad campaign for that brand…and it looks like the same bottle! If it is then small world! If not..it's a pretty bottle! Teehee. Give the puppies a smooch for me!

  6. The Noisy Plume: says
    January 30, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    Beth: Isn't it the truth, though??? I love seeing you here, my friend. xx

    Marie: I hope the aspens are keeping you good company today. xx

    C: Morning came a bit early here today since there was a naughty puppy on a rampage all night long…but it was beautiful regardless.

    Mari: Happy Sunday to you too, sweet friend.

    Rina: It's totally an absinthe bottle:) I bet your advert campaign was beautiful!!! Gosh. Sometimes I'm amazed by how many talented and extraordinary people I know… xx

  7. Desiree Fawn says
    January 30, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    Pounce! Love that shot!

    <3

    Lovin' those words!

  8. thebearaffair says
    January 30, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    Just saying – I thought you would enjoy this:O) http://www.oxygenee.com/absinthe/bottles1.html

    Hugs to ya Ms. P and brood of wild huggables…..

  9. The Noisy Plume: says
    January 30, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    Hey, thanks Sal! Those are beautiful bottles!

    I hope you don't think I've got a thing for absinthe……I had the great misfortune of trying some while wandering around Budapest once — I actually find it quite detestable, HOWEVER, it has become a bit of an inside joke between one of my dear girlfriends and I….hence this baby bottle. It's pretty but it's traveling to Arizona on Monday! 🙂 I can hardly bear to have it in my home! HA HA!!!

  10. mairedodd says
    January 30, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    living in your moment with your senses attuned is the most beautiful way –

  11. thebearaffair says
    January 30, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    I don't even know what it is but thought the website was interesting. I spent all day cleaning out "stuff" and "s__t" around my house and have several pkgs on their way to other destinations where I am hoping the recipients (unbeknownst to them:O)) will either enjoy or toss out…..It's a good feeling to share isn't it tee hee…..Hugs, Sal

  12. The Noisy Plume: says
    January 30, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    …I have a feeling you would throw a fantastic potlatch party.

  13. nancycreations says
    January 31, 2011 at 12:25 am

    Truly a beautiful image fills one's mind as no one else but you can do for us. You have been blessed with the gift of life and an ability to share it. I will miss you blogging to us greatly if you leave us, please stay and take us along with you on your journey of life.

  14. The Noisy Plume: says
    January 31, 2011 at 12:29 am

    Fear not, this blog is far from over! I'm no longer squandering my life on Facebook, that's the only change at hand here! It's no big thing:) I promise.

    xx

  15. mady dooijes says
    January 31, 2011 at 1:19 am

    beautiful words and images…. i am going to explore your beautiful blog more… funny- i am listening to chopin right now.

  16. The Noisy Plume: says
    January 31, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Mairedodd: I think you are 100% correct. x

  17. The Noisy Plume: says
    January 31, 2011 at 1:22 am

    Mady: Well my goodness! I just found you this evening as well and was delighting in YOUR blog but minutes ago! Thanks for popping by and for sharing Chopin with me. x

  18. studio.delucca says
    January 31, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    love you.
    and your face.
    and the grace.
    xo

  19. MANDY says
    January 31, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    Beautiful photographs and equally beautiful words … love your doggies.
    I just found your blog, so lovely.

  20. The Noisy Plume: says
    January 31, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    Khobe: I miss you ever day!! xx

    Mandy: I'm so glad to have you here! x