Awakening
The valley down below -freeze framed,
Slumbering under a blanket of mist,
Tree tops bubbling through
Like goose bumps on her skin,
Start of another day dreaming on,
Each branch, leaf and fruit bows low
In deference to her magical touch,
Animal kingdom hushed - she sleeps!
Stillness - a potent spell- cast over all
Quiet - Life on pause!
A collective breath in Dawn's score
Jewel encrusted carpet rolled out,
Like expectant parents we wait,
The river - a meandering scar of silver beauty
Dividing the valley floor, looking glass perfect,
The narrow boat silently cuts the surface,
The quiet takes your breath away-
Robs your voice lest you speak out loud,
Day teases night into submission
Under her blanket of mist she stirs
Throwing off her misty cloak
Dawn is ready to face the world!
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Author:
sue.evans (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I was out very early with the dog the day before last and there was a lot of low cloud- quite a grey morning yet warm. It was so quiet and everywhere was so still - quite ethereal and magical - I've tried to capture that stillness and quiet in this poem. Not sure I succeeded in capturing the moment but hope you enjoy!
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A first class expression of gifts a quiet morning can bring Sue - a favourite with me for sure,.
Thank you 😊
Good old Dawn! She appears every day. She's very old know, you know - probably!
😊
Sue, you tried to capture that early morning stillness...well, you succeeded admirably!
Actually, you more than succeeded, you created a work of art.
Thank you for reading and such lovely feedback. It is a favourite time of day- I love peaceful moments - I think life can be far too noisy especially when you are married to somebody who has to have a TV on!!!
When I read this, I try to hold my breath, so that I wouldn't disturb the quiet beauty here.
So wonderful.
Thank you 😊 glad you enjoyed it!
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