Qawra Morning

Bliss does exist

Qawra Morning

I am in no rush

as I slip gratefully

into the laid back

breasts of Malta.

I sit on the balcony,

coffee in hand,

and listen to the day

stirring.

A dog barks somewhere in the distance,

birds chirp gleefully overhead.

Soft music seeps

from the flat across the road

and a pepper of voices

float upon the serenity

of mornings whisper.

And I am mellow

in the arms of

the rising sun upon my skin

as it slowly

and majestically floats

over the Mediterranean.

Here I am at peace

with the world.

Here are the carefree days

I have dreamt of.

Here I may find myself

and my soul.

 

09/05/15

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

Ok! John rub it in, how tranquil. peaceful your holiday was carefree, enjoyed, so ever lasting, troublesome free while we toiled at our labours in sweat with time achingly, slow, torturous while you relaxed and plotted your next good write as this!!! Such treachery amongst poets on the Malta seas on holiday, loving life!! :):)! Good on you my Matey!!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thank yous Andrew. Already planning my next trip!

[andrew mitchell]

How many are you inviting? Sounds good of you!!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

The more the merrier. One good thing about traveling solo is that I love to simply go wherever and whenever I please. Sometimes simply wandering for hours. I walked @ 14km on one day simply looking and taking pictures as I headed round a bay and just kept thinking walk a little further, until I reached a tranquil bay. Hopped on a bus back though lol

[andrew mitchell]

fantastic!

[Robert]

John, I have never been to Malta. I have been to France, Italy, Greece, and the Greek Islands. But you brought me to Malta with this piece. This is the kind of poem I try to right and you did so well with this one. You were very vivid in this piece and it brought me to the place you describe so well... I know you remember that moment so well drinking that coffee on the balcony at peace. I have many of memories of similar places. Well done John.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Robert and I hope we both experience this peace many more times in our lives.

[AaronFreitas]

I felt like I was on vacation for a second! Awesome write... you took the readers mind away with the images you provided with your words... awesome work!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Aaron

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your vacation.....I felt as if I was sipping my morning coffee and watching the sun rise with you. Serenity personified! Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah but it is gone in moments. Think I will book another holiday as the English weather right now is cold! Thank you Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Vacations are always too short.....such is life.

[Sami Khalil]

A magical setting as your carefree days are appreciated to the fullest. An excellent and enjoyable read in a wonderful setting...:)..

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thanks Sami

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)......................

[ANTO]

You brought the reader right along with you John. Excellent writing and just the escape from a biting cold Belfast wind.
I hope you and your soul were reunited in Malta. If not there (judging by this painting in words) then where...?
I liked this very much my friend.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Anto. Indeed it was a wonderful experience to feel carefree and sit each morning (bar one rainy day) on an east facing balcony sipping coffee, reading and watching the street for a couple of hours each morning.