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Dawn

The orchestral chorus of waking birds fill the air In augmentation of dawns awakening flare. Sunrise paints the sky with colored wonder, golds, Vibrant red and hues shaded soft, reminisce of old. Dusty, cracked leather boots lay on the verandah porch The farmhouse kitchen now awakes, toasted bread to scorch. Creaking back door hinges sing, old tea leaves tossed from the pot. The kettle boils, butter melts, the coarse of the day to plot. Light is the breeze that casts its fingers through the windmills blade, The comforting sound of scraping metal, ritualistically made. Dog stirs, stretches sleek body, mouth wide with a waking yawn. All of nature comes alive at the sight of such a beautiful dawn.

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Date: 3/30/2021 2:13:00 PM
Very descriptive and expressive work. I got an Ahhh! at the end thinking about dawn's first light that I enjoy. Sara
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:23:00 AM
Back to basics in both poetry and dawns. Outstanding imagery and heartfelt sensibility. This was a nostalgic treat to read. Thank you.
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Date: 1/14/2018 4:51:00 AM
It has been a while. Don't think I commented on this one which puts Australia 1 up on NZ. have you thought of moving this side of the ditch. All kiwis holding their breath re great run by black caps. Hope we can beat the poms. Hope you have something more to give us in 2018. Fondest regards from this side of the ditch.
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Date: 11/5/2017 4:06:00 AM
I also always loved screened doors and the aromatic breezes that flow through the door and heart simotaneously . A lovely write :)
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Date: 10/26/2017 10:23:00 AM
Dear Old Man Emu: A very nice take here. Leon
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Date: 10/4/2017 2:56:00 AM
Lovely imagery felt like I was there, a wonderful write dear poet!
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Old Man Emu
Date: 10/14/2017 4:26:00 PM
Thank you john
Date: 9/26/2017 2:31:00 PM
For some reason that took me back to breakfast at an Amish home years ago when I worked among them in N.E. Iowa. If you don't get there early, you're too late. :o) Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end. I fear they may be near that end. Thanks for sharing your work with all of us on the soup. oldbuck
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Date: 9/27/2017 1:33:00 PM
Thank you. Sounds like an interesting time.
Date: 9/20/2017 9:05:00 AM
Always loved a screen door. GOOD MORNING
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Old Man Emu
Date: 9/22/2017 3:44:00 AM
Good morning Donna, thanks for the visit.
Date: 9/19/2017 7:47:00 AM
Excellent. A great description of an awakening a beautiful day. Thanks for sharing it.
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Date: 9/19/2017 3:02:00 PM
Cheers Ravi, appreciate your visit.
Date: 9/19/2017 3:18:00 AM
Oh this is beautiful; it flows so well and the imagery is so real. I love how simple and peaceful this is :)
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Date: 9/19/2017 3:02:00 PM
Thank you for you visit and kind words.
Date: 9/16/2017 4:51:00 PM
what wonderful imagery to bring us the dawning of a new day:-) Thanks for sharing Craig:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 9/16/2017 8:16:00 PM
Thank you Jan, appreciate these still quiet mornings.
Date: 9/16/2017 11:27:00 AM
Another brilliant write "Craig" - I don't know if you chose the picture first or the words - either way felt it all the way - Mind my bones creaked a bit like those hinges . . . ; )
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Date: 9/16/2017 8:17:00 PM
I must fix those hinges! My cousin took the photo and I wrote around it. Cheers Indiana for the visit.
Date: 9/15/2017 10:21:00 AM
awesome imagery.. great first line... excellent write..
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Date: 9/16/2017 8:10:00 PM
Thanks Silent one. Appreciate the visit
Date: 9/14/2017 2:51:00 PM
You are only as old as you feel. Remember Bob Dylan wrote a song called "Forever Young" Fine tribute to morning in this poem! Yours Matthew Anish
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Date: 9/14/2017 11:11:00 PM
Thank you Matthew, appreciate your visit.
Date: 9/13/2017 5:06:00 AM
- A beautiful way to meet a new day ... with the sounds and image we love - Enjoy this poem, Chris :) - hugs // Anne-Lise
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Old Man Emu
Date: 9/14/2017 1:05:00 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise.
Date: 9/10/2017 5:12:00 PM
Imagery is wonderful,Old Man Emu, the photo you have choose is stunning. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 9/10/2017 6:04:00 PM
Thank you Eve, the photo was taken by my cousin, her hobby,
Date: 9/10/2017 9:49:00 AM
A Lovely glance into another experience of their life. Thank you for allowing me in even so briefly.
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Date: 9/10/2017 6:06:00 PM
My pleasure Patricia, Always welcome with a fresh pot of tea.

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