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The Hush Before Dawn

The hush before dawn is fraught with poignant silence as night turns to day Trinkling sounds flow through the air as the river bounces over rocks Deep silence abounds and not a murmur to be heard stillness shrouding all

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/29/2013 3:43:00 PM

I like how you inserted the images of stillness into these three stanzas.great title for the whole piece.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/30/2013 6:30:00 AM

Hi Andrea that is what I like about Haiku you can pack so much into so few words ty for reading Shadow x smile hugs

Litan Dey

Date: 10/29/2013 12:32:00 PM

Many times i see and heard hush before dawn.It's so charm and full of energy.After a long time i feel it again through your pen.loved it dear...

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/30/2013 6:31:00 AM

hi Litan and Ty both for reading and kind review Shadow x smile

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/28/2013 7:04:00 PM

I love that feeling just before dawn, you have captured it well Shadow.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/29/2013 5:38:00 AM

hi Richard me too. Glad that you feel I caught it Ty for reading hugs Shadow x smile soup mail

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/28/2013 9:24:00 AM

Beautiful time to think and write, Shadow

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 10/29/2013 5:37:00 AM

yes it is Richard something magical about dawn Ty for reading Shadow x smile