A Song At Sunrise

A Song at Sunrise



He sang the song at sunrise, to the morning dawn It rose into the atmosphere and carried on and on It fell in gentle rain upon the barren lands It moistened upturned faces and was caught in outstretched hands It blew within warm winds across the marshy fen Was whispered through the waving reeds and reached the hearts of men This song is never ending all around the earth The song that started long ago with our sweet Saviour's birth
POULTER'S MEASURE that is in alternating 12 then 14 syllables lines and so on (the form always commences with a 12 syllable line) Courtesy of Brian Strand Margaret Foster: 18th February 2010
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Gifford Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Hello Margaret, this is a beautifully crafted poem and an enjoyable read.
Farmer Avatar
May 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I share the same sentiments, a beautifully crafted poem that emits such positivity, I can read over and over.
Dover Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 8:39 PM
I Love the last line! <3
Brown Avatar
November 17, 2011 at 6:04 AM
Congratulations on your win in Moses' "Give Me Your Best Shot" contest Margaret. Love, Carol
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November 15, 2011 at 6:39 AM
Congratulations on your first place win with this beauty! Lori
Poet Avatar
November 14, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Congratulations Marg on your 1st place win in john freeman's contest.Beautiful poem.
Mehta Avatar
November 14, 2011 at 6:13 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of John Freeman, Margaret
Johnson Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 4:56 PM
I enjoyed your poem and the form. I think I have written this form without knowing what it is called. Congratulations on your win. I think I have been finding you among the winners quite often of late. Love, Joyce
Freeman Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Beautiful job Margaret... yes for sure everlasting... the beginning and the end ..Apha and omega, such sweet melody in your verses, congratulations on your well deserved first place. Agape, Moses
Richards Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 4:22 PM
Could not be more beautiful, Margaret. Congratulations on a winning poem!
Muzzey Avatar
November 13, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Congratulations Margaret on your first place win in John Freeman's contest with this excellent write and entry. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
Pickett Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Congrats on your win in Brian's contest.... Well deserved.....:JP]
Brown Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Margaret. Sorry I am late with the comment. Love, Carol
Beam Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 7:07 PM
congratulations we never have to sing alone anymore
Delacroix Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 8:13 AM
WOW! Awesome poem, Margaret! Congratulations on your well deserved win in this contest. Thanks for your compliments on mine. Best wishes, Caroline.
La France Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 7:13 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with this beautiful poem... Constance
Gorelick Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 6:09 PM
What a great job with this lovely piece. Enjoy your win...BG
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 3:36 PM
Dear Margaret, Oh my, I see why this one won. It is simply beautiful and I am putting it into favorites. Congratulations on your stunning poem winning. Love, Connie
Dietrich Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 2:14 PM
EXCELLENCE in this one, Margaret!! I'm gonna check right now and see if I faved it or not! congrats! LUv, andrea
Haick Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 1:45 PM
As usual, Margaret, an excellent poem! I wish you good luck in Brian's "Poulter's Measure"! Great job! Peace, love, Audrey
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February 26, 2010 at 11:40 AM
What an inspirational and uplifting poem. Congratulations on your second place finish in Brian's contest. Enjoy your big win!!!! Keep up the good writing. Blessings to you. Karen
Richards Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 8:05 AM
Another beauty, Margaret!! You are on a roll of wonderful verses!! Congratulations! This is lovely! ~ Love, Carrie
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February 26, 2010 at 6:03 AM
A big CONGRATS Margaret on your second place win in Brian's contest.. a most wonderful couplet write .. and a well deserved win from a winning poetess and wonderful woman.. luv.. Linda-Marie.. ENJOY!!
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February 26, 2010 at 5:08 AM
Bravo and drum rolls! Margaret, you placed 2ndin the winners circle with you spiritual and uplifting entry in the Poetry Soup member contest, POULTER'S MEASURE Sponsored by: Brian Strand Well done! Smiles, Dane Ann
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February 26, 2010 at 12:21 AM
Congrats on you success in my contest Margaret.Rgds Brian.My latest contest TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY is now open.
Dietrich Avatar
February 19, 2010 at 9:05 AM
Just rereading this one, and gosh, did I do wrong to call mine rhyme?? Were we supposed to post it as either couplet or quatrain then? I never can figure out exactly what the judges here expect of us!! Yes, mine was iambic (what else? haha) and YOU my lady are a Goddess supreme for metered poetry! LUv, Andrea
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