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Awaken the Dawn

The east began blushing behind the trees
While the moon hung over the lea
And the velvet of night turned to sapphire hue
Like the blue of a newborn sea.

No breeze cared to move the whispering leaves
But they whispered themselves alone
And the first rays of sun kissed the cool of the morn
Before mounting the aerial throne. 

The dew-spangled grass glittered pure and unspoilt
As if hundreds of diamonds were strewn,
Or like dozens of tears had been carefully dropped
From the pearlescent eyes of the moon. 

Blue shadows hung shyly beneath the boughs 
Of the emerald, sylvan-king;
The ancient pine swayed and held his court
With the swallows on the wing. 

With a glorious, final shout of gold
The sun was now enthroned
While the world rejoiced like a sinner saved
That the night's dark was atoned.






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  1. Date: 7/15/2011 8:10:00 AM

    What a glorious piece this is. I do love the way you put it all together. Nice job my friend. Another poem for my fave list. God Bless, JB

  1. Date: 7/15/2011 6:22:00 AM

    hey rachel, this is stunningly good, love it, David

  1. Date: 7/15/2011 5:28:00 AM

    Simply stunning. Love the 3rd stanza, such beautiful expression used. I think this will have to go on my favorites list. Well done! Best wishes Em :)