A July Dawn

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Shaft of sunlight crawls across the lawn,
it's amber wash sets apple trees aglow,
their shadows form, the spearheads of the dawn
now bully cowering bedding plants below.
Before the darkness on the ground recedes,
Blackbird darts out for food, with sudden stops
to monitor some movement in the weeds,
then heads for safety in the bramble tops.
A yawning cat emerges, looks about,
no sport, no competition to amuse,
its shift is over, time to now clock out
for breakfast, comfy cushion and a snooze.
Some folk like lying in, but then they miss
those peaceful, lazy sunrises like this.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 7/23/2018 5:05:00 AM
Hi Viv: My favorite time of day and your sonnet and great photo captures it masterfully.. a sure winner. SuZ
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Date: 7/20/2018 10:34:00 PM
So nicely penned. I was comparing my lawn with yours. It lies west side enjoying sun shine after 10 pm.
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Date: 7/15/2018 9:50:00 AM
Beautifully written Viv :)
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Date: 7/15/2018 11:15:00 AM
Thanks, Heidi, a snapshot of my Sunday morning today. Viv x
Date: 7/15/2018 4:13:00 AM
Great imagery Viv, I used to work for the PO and was one of the up at the crack of dawn brigade, and you do see some wonderful sights of nature. Tom
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Date: 7/15/2018 11:15:00 AM
Thanks Tom, you can't beat early mornings , at least for four months of the year. After that, it's all just bloody moths... Regards, Viv
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