Dawnings
a simple path
By Nicholas Hooper
a simple path is there for all to see
not narrow, but as wide as the world
taking in all the goodness of human nature
the generosity, the kindness, the caring and creativity
tread it thoughtfully and with a mind to the feet
for it is a balance between the wide and the focussed
one can wobble, trip and stagger as the path goes on
but watch as it unfolds into an ever more simple beauty
between the trees in the woods
by the river in the valley
over mountains, hills and canyons
by the sea on the peaceful sands
the path goes on
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About Dawnings:
“Every morning at around 5am I get up and go down to my studio. After a short meditation I write down whatever is in my head, giving myself fifteen minutes to do so. Then moving over to the piano (or a more portable instrument like my Ukulele when I'm away), I improvise and record a piece of music inspired by whatever words I just wrote. It is a great way of keeping both my writing and my composing going and I call these small creations Dawnings. They are mostly unedited, like sketches, so that they keep that fresh feeling of an early morning discovery.”
— Nick Hooper