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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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Scott Thirtyseven

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.

Matthew Anish

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

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 6/13/2015 11:16:00 PM

Dawn has always been my favorite time of day. You descibe it with finesse. SUZ

Shadow Hamilton

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

Wilma Neels

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

Terrell Martin

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