Appearing Day

Appearing Day, you bring today
The light I’d have no other way

Your incandescence, burning bright
Lifts me from my darkest night

I blink into your beaming sun
Then, realizing I’m the one,

Adopt a pose as if become
Much greater than just anyone –
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Hind Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 11:09 PM
very beautiful
Oldham Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
:)
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April 25, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Having read this poem and “The Tribal Keep” before it I applaud your rhyme and meter skills John and the subjects you tackle. I think “Appearing Day” is worthy of a song lyric. I felt myself singing the words slowly as I was reading to the accompaniment of an imaginary acoustic guitar - which is amazing in itself as I’m not at all musical. The power of good poetry eh? :) Cheers - Gary
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May 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Thanks, Gary. That's a fascinating perspective on Appearing Day! I had fun with this one. Like your poem Kitsungi (where did it go, btw?) I read somewhere Appearing Day as the name of an Indian girl and thought there was a poem there - one could look at this as a love poem or as a celebration of a new day! Best, John
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