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4 April 2019 | National Poetry Month WebPoetrySlam

April 4, 2019 By Annis Cassells

Morning Walk
 
Restlessness worked out
In return, a calmer mind 
 
A need to be nurtured and loved 
A relationship born and flourished 
 
Undertones of trust
Security felt a must 
 
A mundane activity 
Turned meaningful 
 
Making me a runner 
Marking the corner
 
Sniffing the morning frost
Striding away to boast     
 
Making friends on the way 
Wagging the tiny tail away 
 
Sharing the warmth 
unconditional like Earth 
 
Balance of work and rest 
A companion with loyalty at its best 
 
My morning walks with Louie 
A complete package for wellbeing. 
 
He gives me much more
than what he needs from me.    
 
~ Sudha Reddy

Sudha Reddy is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She is a life-long seeker and learner whose parents taught her true happiness is in helping and sharing. Her life purpose is to decrease suffering in the world, in every possible way. Writing is one of her many activities for staying healthy.

Filed Under: Poetry Tagged With: National Poetry Month, WOK National Poetry Month WebSlam

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  1. Pam Reeves says

    April 4, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    Your writing is always so inspiring, Sudha.

  2. Anke Hodenpijl says

    April 5, 2019 at 4:50 pm

    You are an inspiration! I love the practice of poetry to stay healthy and whole. I join you in this way of being.

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