Early morning jogging. The silence and emptiness of the streets, the contrast between the softness in the air and the rough touch of my sneakers on the ground. Balance, focusing on what is ahead and at the same time feeling the present moment.
the morning bareness
opens the heart to the soul
whispers of promise
stop. breathe. listen the sacred
each step counts, self-discover
Tanka Tuesday this week is tanka prose consisting of a preface and a tanka poem.
Tea & Paper 
Earl mornings are my favourite time of day Elizabeth.. beautifully done..xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Sally!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Gorgeous, gorgeous Tanka prose, Elizabeth.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Jude!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That sound like a good morning routine. (K)
LikeLiked by 1 person
I wish I could do it all mornings, but sometimes I need to be earlier at the office and I only have a walk in the evening.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So evocative. Love this, Elizabeth 💕🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Harmony! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lovely tanka prose, Elizabeth. I felt like I was running by your side. ❤
LikeLiked by 2 people
Glad you felt it, Colleen! It was a lovely morning! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was fun! Thanks, Elizabeth. ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
While running has a meditative quality no matter what the time of day, early morning does indeed feel like a promise of new discoveries — well said. 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Oh yes! I’m always ready for new discoveries! 🙂
LikeLike
I don’t run but I love early morning walks, beautiful xo
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes, It’s refreshing walk/run early morning when the streets are almost empty. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Running in the early morning is the best. That was my favorite time of day.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I think early mornings we are more acceptive to good things, before all the daily stress takes over. We need to enjoy this time doing what we like.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the photo and words.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks Jane!
LikeLiked by 1 person
WOnderful … and you’ve touched on what I like about early morning beach walks when I’m at the beach.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes, Frank! It’s so refreshing and peaceful!
LikeLike