This morning I wake up,
I turn the kettle on.
I brew my coffee,
It is delicious.
My heart fills with gratitude,
For this simple morning pleasure,
That I enjoy today,
For tomorrow may not be so.
I sit here in my daily reflection time,
I hear complete silence,
No birds chirping,
No bats flying off the palm trees outside,
No frogs in the hood that used to sound near,
The calm before the storm.
If this is calm, I am enjoying it today,
For tomorrow may not be so.
I don't watch the news,
I have kind friends who alert me,
Reminder of early 2020,
I hadn't been prepared.
My husband jumped into action,
He took charge.
My dog has been sleeping,
Most of my days working.
They say animals can sense weather,
Perhaps he's sensing his change with us together.
No walks in the cyclone,
No balcony to see people,
His life will be indoors and safe,
Wishing the same for all his dog friends.
Today I am grateful,
For all that I enjoy,
Power is on,
Warm coffee and calm.
We could not be more prepared,
For what is about to come,
We may still learn,
Something after it is all done.
Today I am grateful,
Tomorrow we will see,
What Cyclone Alfred has in store,
For everyone in QLD,
Not just our family.
Written: 05-March-2025
Published: First time here (minor edits before publishing)
Linda G Thorpe
P.S
You may want to check out the Essay #1 – Living under a rock where this poem has also been included in the context of Living under a rock.
