We Slept Till 9: 00am That Day Poem by Yor Nella

We slept till 9: 00am that day
God said 'Slow down and walk my Way'.
'Take time to savour each moment with me
and I'll show you sights you never knew to be'
'Adjust your step to mine', He said
'Learn to walk with me as Enoch did.'

Breakfast was great fun that morning there
the table was loaded with such succulent fare.
Each bite a delight and each moment was divine
laughter begat laughter as your eyes met mine.
Words were spoken in jest as frivolity reigned
eye met eye in love and mirth was not restrained.

'Turn left' you said as we motored from the hotel.
Off on an adventure Warwick Castle was our goal.
We had arrived and the car was eventually parked
the day had begun as on the journey we embarked.

I slowed my pace to yours as we went upon our way.
I'd never done this before, it led to a wonderful day.
It was good to slow down and appreciate finer things
enjoying every moment and the pleasure each one brings.

Such minute elements of time I've never known before.
Saw the trees, the flowers, the birds and so much more.
I even enjoyed the fragrance of each and every moment.
'Something lived in every hue' as on together we went.

I'd sung the words, but never 'seen' the sights before.
Then at the castle we arrived and began to explore.
We did the normal things that people on holiday do
bought the cards and took the photos. Nothing new.

We even sat on a bench drinking tea and eating cake.
This time it felt so different as new senses were awake.
Why was this? I wondered, what made such a difference
and then the answer came that I'd learned more patience.

I'd taken the time to slow my pace to yours. My dear.
Taken time to see how things through your eyes appear.
They were precious moments unexpected by me
sharing with the one I love turned out so lovely to be.

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No more the speedboat racing through the day.
No more creating such turmoil as I race away.
Life's too precious to waste so fast and recklessly.
I want to savour each moment together. You and me.