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Another African Dawn

ANOTHER AFRICAN DAWN The silence of the dawn even before the first bird sings its unique little composition to the world crispness of the previous night fills the air encouraging a deep breath of purity before daily issues pollute how easy it is to replace this beautiful time of the day perceived importance of one or two extra hours of slumber only the wisdom of an Omniscient Creator could perfect this orchestration each new day with such peace and promise- the Eternal assurance of a new beginning Dry, dusty, icy, bouncy, luxurious….. Land Rover morning expectancy contrasting half awake awareness novelty of a time spent inconsistent with the predictability of standard sunrise routine a contemplative- life assessment at break of day wrapped up in awareness of the cold beauty and African spaces Red Sun Competition March 2013

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Date: 3/6/2017 7:57:00 AM
I came to learn about a form, and leave this piece with a broad smile and much admiration. Nice.
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Date: 9/16/2015 5:42:00 PM
Have you actually experienced this? You paint a very vivid picture of an African dawn with your words. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 6/13/2015 11:16:00 PM
Dawn has always been my favorite time of day. You descibe it with finesse. SUZ
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Date: 5/20/2013 8:11:00 AM
each new day with such peace and promise- the Eternal assurance of a new beginning I used to get up at 4am when I was living in Dar-es-Salaam the moon so bright as if it was daylight it was my favourite to walk my dog we used to be joined by up to 18 other dogs who at any other time of day would fight but all was shelved on our walks. My parents never worried they knew I was safe I was 15 lol a lovely pen
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Date: 3/26/2013 12:27:00 PM
This is such a stunning piece Kim; really enjoyed the visuals you created with your words. Hope your week is a good one ;) Wilma
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Date: 3/12/2013 3:12:00 PM
Sounds as if you've been somewhere I still dream of going. Even though I live/work in Alexandria, Egypt, I haven't made it to an African (e.g. Kenya-like) safari for a photo-shoot yet but hope to some day. Thanks for sparking the dream in such a high-minded and eloquent fashion. Well done! Terry
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Date: 3/7/2013 7:05:00 AM
Sublime!
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Date: 3/5/2013 12:30:00 AM
welldone! creative expression of the break of a new day. a well balanced poem.
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Date: 3/4/2013 12:00:00 PM
Thank you kim I am a disabled 19 yearold i have a non verbal learning disorder
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Date: 3/3/2013 6:37:00 AM
Kim this is a wonderful picture, enough to make a person want to go there...David
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Date: 3/11/2013 3:10:00 AM
I love this poem it paints the picture of Africa, Its vibrant people, amazing species and great safari Adventure.

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