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The Dawn

The wind blew gently, rustling the leaves of oak Skylark flitting from bough to twig Dawn breaking from its evening cloak Silence surrendering to new life's jig. Fenland life awakening, yawning to the rise Of sun's warming beauty, filling oe'r Earths skies. The moon fades with gradual ease of time Its evening shadows eclipsed by suns' rising prime. Streams of ribbon meander, gentle dreams Wander by the birch of forest glen. Glistening, sparkling reflections of sun's beams Filtering heavenward; raiment of soft sheen. Cock crows his hour, robin sings his song, Buckish hare leaps, birds of game play Hide and seek with shooters throng; Beaten up, open sighted, birds of prey. Floral quilted hues upon carpet woven green, Nectar guided insects hover on the wing. Gold, incense, myrrh gifted to their Queen, Warbled sonnets echo thus, this beautiful wonderous thing.

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Date: 2/28/2016 1:07:00 PM
Thanks, Edward for the recent visit. I've gone back to your poems and chosen my favorite and this is it. Emily Dickinson reputedly often read poems backwards, referring to the "plunge" from the back. This poem works wonderfully both frontwards and backwards, a testament to the beautiful imagery. A 7.
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Edwardj Clark
Date: 2/28/2016 2:25:00 PM
Hi Richard, thanks for your kind comment and i am honoured to have been mentioned in the same breath as Emily Dickenson. I have a book of 'Selected Poems' by her and I like her poetry; always makes you think. Best wishes Edward
Date: 5/16/2015 4:09:00 PM
stunning imagery Edward well rhymed and great flow superb 7 hugs
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Date: 5/17/2015 5:04:00 AM
Hi Shadow, thank you for your kind comment. I wrote The Dawn some time ago and is one of my faves. Eddie

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