"A Tough One" by Norman Rockwell‘Henry at Morning Time’: A Poem by Nathaniel Todd McKee The Society July 27, 2023 Beauty, Humor, Poetry 8 Comments . Henry at Morning Time I’m lost in Greek or Latin, when You break into my life again. “Daddy, look! It’s morning time,” You say, as rays of sun sublime Bring color to the room. The leaves of Philosophes serene Read better in this morning gleam, But I’ll not sit here reading long— “Let’s play!” you say and like a song You capture all my thought. We read a story, build a tent, Or ride the bronco, my back bent: You climb, I gently overthrow. You beg, “Three things!” before I go. Goodbye, good morning hug. I’ll search these shelves with ease one day, And read, and yearn to catch a ray Of golden sun that memory Recalls; not serendipity, But taste of earth renewed. . . Nathaniel Todd McKee lives in the Appalachian foothills of Southeastern Tennessee, where he is a Financial Manager. NOTE TO READERS: If you enjoyed this poem or other content, please consider making a donation to the Society of Classical Poets. The Society of Classical Poets does not endorse any views expressed in individual poems or commentary. Trending now: 8 Responses Roy Eugene Peterson July 27, 2023 This is such a precious poem that takes me back in my own memories to a time when I lived on a farm where “the taste of earth renewed” was a constant in my life. Reply Nathan McKee July 28, 2023 Roy, thank you, that must have been a very special place indeed. Reply Sally Cook July 27, 2023 Such a charming poem. Odd that I was thinking this morning of the phrase “morning time, But we said it at bedtime; as in “See you in the morning time”. . In fact, I still say it, and consider it a lovely phrase. Thanks for a lovely poem. Reply Nathan McKee July 28, 2023 Sally, thank you, and we typically say it at night also, just as you described it. Reply Margaret Coats July 27, 2023 Sparkling poem in an interesting stanza form, Nathan. I love the expression, “like a song you capture all my thought.” Reply Nathan McKee July 28, 2023 Thank you, Margaret. Reply Allegra Silberstein July 28, 2023 What a lovely way to begin my day with your tender poem. Reply Nathan McKee July 28, 2023 Thank you, Allegra, glad you found it enjoyable to read. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Roy Eugene Peterson July 27, 2023 This is such a precious poem that takes me back in my own memories to a time when I lived on a farm where “the taste of earth renewed” was a constant in my life. Reply
Sally Cook July 27, 2023 Such a charming poem. Odd that I was thinking this morning of the phrase “morning time, But we said it at bedtime; as in “See you in the morning time”. . In fact, I still say it, and consider it a lovely phrase. Thanks for a lovely poem. Reply
Nathan McKee July 28, 2023 Sally, thank you, and we typically say it at night also, just as you described it. Reply
Margaret Coats July 27, 2023 Sparkling poem in an interesting stanza form, Nathan. I love the expression, “like a song you capture all my thought.” Reply
