Adieu To the Night

It just goes to follow, that the sun can not rise
If the darkness has not conceded its demise
But the night is a part of the birth of the day
Displaying nature’s art in a magnificent way

As sun breaks horizon it’s the end of the show
Credits start to run ... it’s now time to go
A true sunrise chaser knows just what to do
Arriving in darkness, anticipating the view

As sun creeps along it begins with the glow
The colors are intense as the aura starts to grow
The clouds are the artists defining the glory
Cumulous or stratus, they tell a different story

The sky is electric ... on fire with color
This sunrise will be like no one other
A spiritual enlightening comes over me
As the glow of sun’s fire peeks just above the sea

It grows in intensity warming my face
I feel the beginnings of a million other days
The surety in life as the new day debuts
We bid the passing night a fond adieu.
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2/16/2018

Written for contest:  Sunrise/Sunset
Sponsor:  Silent One

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 4/9/2018 2:18:00 PM
Beautiful imagery, Judith. Well penned. Congrats on your well deserved win.
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Date: 3/9/2018 12:29:00 PM
Lovely write Judith and a well deserved congratulations...
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Date: 3/11/2018 7:26:00 PM
Thank you so much for you kind comment and visit Charlie! Best, Judy
Date: 2/24/2018 12:10:00 AM
What an awesome poem Judith. Congratulations on your win. So well deserved....Maria xxx
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Date: 2/27/2018 11:14:00 AM
Thank you dear Maria :) ~Judy
Date: 2/21/2018 9:39:00 PM
wow, this is great Judy, reads so easily, and wow, just saw this is a winning write in the contest, congratulations
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Date: 2/27/2018 11:13:00 AM
Thank you Lewis :)
Date: 2/21/2018 8:37:00 AM
Colorful and striking imagery, Judith. What a way to greet the new day! Regards // paul
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Date: 2/27/2018 11:13:00 AM
Thank you Paul :) ~ Judy
Date: 2/20/2018 10:00:00 AM
What poetic artistry you reflect in this magnificent piece, dear Judith! The imagery is outstanding. Therefore, it's no surprise to me that it is such a big winner! Congratulations, my friend on a wonderful, well-deserved win! Hugs. Pandita
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:11:00 AM
Thank you so much for your very kind comments Pandita! ~Judy
Date: 2/19/2018 12:36:00 PM
Fantastic, Judith!! Congrats on your first place win.
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:10:00 AM
Thank you dear Andrea :)
Date: 2/19/2018 6:58:00 AM
Congrats Judy on your first place win!
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:10:00 AM
Thank you Vijay!!
Date: 2/18/2018 7:08:00 PM
Congratulations to you Judith. Tom
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:10:00 AM
Thank you for the congrats Tom! ~Judy
Date: 2/18/2018 5:48:00 PM
Such beautiful imagery of the sunrise after sunset has ushered it in, Judith. Congratulations on your First Place win. Hugs, Sandra :)
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:10:00 AM
Thank you Sandra! :) ~Judy
Date: 2/18/2018 4:22:00 PM
Returning with a big congratulations Judy for your first place win with your enchanting poem of ethereal excellence.. Warmest wishes my NE friend! ~Susan
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:09:00 AM
Thank you for your always lovely comments my NE friend :)
Date: 2/18/2018 4:13:00 PM
Congrats on your fine win, Judith! Lovely poem :)
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:09:00 AM
Thanks for the congrats Laura!! ~Judy
Date: 2/18/2018 1:55:00 PM
Hi Judith, Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:09:00 AM
Thank you for the congrats Alexis! ~Judy
Date: 2/18/2018 12:17:00 PM
- Congratulations, Judy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:08:00 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise :)
Date: 2/18/2018 11:53:00 AM
Loved the first two lines Judith.. congratulations on your first place in the contest..
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:07:00 AM
Thank you Silent One! Great contest!
Date: 2/16/2018 8:44:00 PM
Oh my dear friend Judy, you depict the rapture of the sunrise so beautifully. Such enchanting and enticing imagery and rich detail elevate your poem to ethereal heights. Best wishes for a win my NE friend! ~Susan
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:05:00 AM
Thank you my New England friend! I'm soooo far behind on replies :(
Date: 2/16/2018 6:52:00 PM
You captured sunrise beautifully, Judy..enjoyed reading your poem..best for a win.
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:03:00 AM
Thank you Vijay!
Date: 2/16/2018 2:35:00 PM
- A beautiful picture to start a new day ... wonderful poem, Judy :) - Good luck in the contest - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/20/2018 11:03:00 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise!!
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