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Hope Stirs the Daylight

1401 Poetry Contest //Sponsored by: Brian Strand 
( Honorable Mention )

Written: August 04, 2025


Sunlight warms cheeks--
quiet dawn, dream's sweet adieu,
hope stirs the daylight.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/9/2025 9:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning Haiku. Way to go. Thank you for sharing your work with us. Sara K

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/9/2025 11:43:00 AM

Thank you Sara!

Valsa George

Date: 8/9/2025 6:46:00 AM

As the sunlight kisses our cheeks, we wake up to the world of reality, bidding adieu to the dreams. But hope kindles our hearts as a new day awaits with greater possibilities . Beautiful haiku.

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/9/2025 7:42:00 AM

Thank you dear Valsa!

Emilia James

Date: 8/7/2025 3:46:00 AM

What a wonderful and beautiful way to start the day. Your poem is delightful Rowena. I especially like the last line. Emilia : )

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/7/2025 4:51:00 AM

Thank you so much, Emilia! I'm really glad it brought a nice start to your day. That last line is close to my heart too — so happy it stood out to you!"

Bill Baker

Date: 8/4/2025 10:26:00 PM

Thanks for the uplift poem to start the day, my friend. Let's hear it for Rowena! Yeah! :-) Have a great week! Bill p.s. I think you know this, but if not ... Sara Etgen-Baker below is my wife.

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/5/2025 12:33:00 AM

Aw, thank you so much, Bill! That means a lot. Big hugs to you and Sara—what a beautiful creative duo you are! Wishing you both a truly wonderful week!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/4/2025 8:36:00 PM

Oh, what a beautiful morning, in the words of the famous song! So enjoyable! :)

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/5/2025 12:31:00 AM

It really does give off those good morning vibes! Glad you liked it

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/4/2025 4:15:00 PM

love your poetic voice...everything you write is woven with such subtle beauty making your poetry captivating! hugs and have a great evening, Sara

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/4/2025 6:13:00 PM

That's such a kind and heartwarming message, Sara — thank you! I'm truly touched. Sending a warm hug back your way and wishing you a peaceful, joy-filled evening too.