As Morning Light Unfurls

"Up at dawn, the dewy freshness of the hour, the morning rapture of the birds, the daily miracle of sunrise, set her heart in tune, and gave her Nature's most healing balm." ~ Louisa May Alcott Dawn's light awakens me from sleep, as morning light unfurls. On the skyline I see it sweep across meadows of grazing sheep. Dewdrops hang like fine strands of pearls on webs of silken whorls. Like tears, they fell in waning night as if the sky was grieved, but in amber rays of daylight I clearly see the dewy sight of moisture, to which leaves have cleaved... their thirst has been relieved. Lush, the grass when it drank its fill from Nature's water tap. My garden is happy to swill morning mist when the air is chill. Petals fold to better entrap drops for flowers to lap. Prismed by the sun's reflection, each pearl soon disappears, dried by Ra's heated subjection. There will be a new collection when in the morning there appears dew that's been shed as tears. Original Date of Posting ~ June 18, 2022 Dewdrops Contest This Challenge ~ December 3, 2022 Writing Challenge - X'd Poems Second Chance Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance La France
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Lawless Avatar
December 13, 2022 at 12:40 PM
Jenna, I must have missed this in the previous posting. thanks for dropping it in this contest. It was early AM when i first read it so it really hit the mark.
Logan Avatar
December 13, 2022 at 2:59 PM
John, I’m so glad you appreciated this poem. It was entered in two other contests but N/A’d both times due to my negligence. I’m delighted to see it on a winning list today. Thank you.
La France Avatar
December 10, 2022 at 5:55 PM
Jenna, great poem, I really like it. Congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge- x'd poem - Second Chance, well done, I love the quote also, just a little detail missed, no date that the NA contest was judged blessings
Logan Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 4:40 AM
Thank you for the generosity of a placement, Constance. I was annoyed with myself when I realized my faux pas.
Ashley Avatar
December 7, 2022 at 6:34 PM
Dear Jenna, you capture the beauty and magic of morning dew with elegant eloquence. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Constance’s contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
Logan Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 4:39 AM
Thank you, Susan. Happy Holidays to you.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 24, 2022 at 10:19 AM
Dazzling dewdrops glisten through your words Jenna. This is a real beauty! Please accept my belated congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored for POTD! Blessings xxoo
Logan Avatar
June 26, 2022 at 3:29 AM
Hi Connie, and thank you so very kindly for your congratulations and comments.
Watt Avatar
June 23, 2022 at 12:04 PM
Jenna, your images and rhymes are as lush as the morning dew you depict. The melancholy vibe of dew as tears the night has wept is nicely balanced with the satisfaction gained by the assuaged thirst of the leaves and petals and the hope of another day to come. My favorite lines are "Prismed by the sun's reflection / each pearl soon disappears", and "Dewdrops hang like fine strands of pearls / on webs of silken whorls". Beautiful and exquisite, a fave for me. Congrats on your POTD ~ John
Logan Avatar
June 24, 2022 at 7:24 AM
Such sweet sentiments you bestow upon this write. I am always happy when you mention certain lines you particularly like. Thanks ever so much for your time and support, John.
Kauffman Avatar
June 23, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Jenna, this poem is as pristine in its expression of beauty as morning dewdrops! Congratulations on your well deserved POTD! Blessings!
Logan Avatar
June 24, 2022 at 7:23 AM
I appreciate your lovely remarks, Sam. Thanks so much.
Kitchin Avatar
June 22, 2022 at 6:02 PM
Jenna, a beautifully penned poem, a belated congratulations on POTD!
Logan Avatar
June 22, 2022 at 10:22 PM
Hi Tania. Thanks so much for your sweet comments.
Hankins Avatar
June 21, 2022 at 12:06 PM
Another incredibly fine poem from a very accomplished poet. So deserving of this P.O.T.D. Congratulations!!!!
Logan Avatar
June 22, 2022 at 9:37 AM
Thank you, Milt. I’m grateful for your kind thoughts on these lines.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 21, 2022 at 11:12 AM
Enjoyed very much! Congratulations, Jenna! Love the way the morning light unfurls, the grass drinks its fill, and dew shed as tears! ~ Kim
Logan Avatar
June 22, 2022 at 9:36 AM
Kim, thank you for your detailed comments.
Edmonds  Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 11:38 PM
A beautiful scenic view of the morning dew you’ve written Jenna, congratulations on poem of the day… Belle
Logan Avatar
June 22, 2022 at 9:35 AM
I sincerely appreciate your response, Belle.
Meadows Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 10:20 PM
A brilliant poem. Congratulations on your POTD.
Logan Avatar
June 22, 2022 at 9:35 AM
Thank you, Jeanette.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD honour, Jenna. Exquisite images portrayed with wonderfully chosen words. Best ~ Mala
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 3:06 PM
I’m grateful for your comments, Mala.
Rone Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Congratulations on the POTD! Yours is a great work, delivered to an audience of admirers. Your skill and imagination laid out a winner here.
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 3:05 PM
Thank you, Ken. I appreciate your kind thoughts.
Allison Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 1:37 PM
Hi Jenna; I'm dropping by with many congrats on a VERY well deserved POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 3:04 PM
Hi Jan. Thanks for commenting again.
Fenn Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 11:30 AM
What an exquisite poem Jenna! I like the images and words you chose for your rhymes. Congrats on POTD.
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 12:19 PM
Thanks so much for your considerate comments, Jennifer.
La France Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 9:48 AM
Jenna, oh what a beautiful poem, I love it and congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY, honor, blessings ~Constance
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 12:19 PM
Thank you very much for your generous comments, Constance.
Gondolf Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 8:09 AM
What a beautiful image of the early dawn, Jenna, yet I am left to wonder why the nighttime sky grieves in the dark...perhaps she is lonely. Congrats on this piece being honored as POTD! John
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 8:55 AM
Your question begs an answer, John. Your attention to detail is what makes you an excellent poet. Leaving a door open to a reader's query is a good thing... or so I think. Thank you ever so much for your wonderful remarks.
Goldsmith Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 7:57 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A lovely write. Have a blessed day/week..............
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 8:53 AM
Thank you very much, Paula.
Baker Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 7:09 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Jenna. I enjoyed the wonderful imagery of moisture in many forms. Enjoy your special day! Bill
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 7:46 AM
Thank you very much for your thoughts, Bill.
Jones Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 6:32 AM
Congrats on your lovely potd!
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 6:43 AM
Thank you very much, Karen.
May Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 5:29 AM
Beautifully penned Jenna, Congrats on POTD
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 6:43 AM
Thank you ever so much, Joseph.
Toney Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 5:13 AM
This is exquisite, Jenna. Congratulations on your Poem Of the Day!
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 6:42 AM
Thank you very much, Mark.
Lawrence Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 5:05 AM
Jenna , mystical magical vision of imagery ! I love each line . Big congratulations on POTD ! You have woven a beauty . Hugs to you , Susan :)
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 6:42 AM
Thanks for such wonderful comments, Susan. I appreciate each one.
Trifiatis Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 5:03 AM
Congratulations on your POTD honor, my dearest friend, Jenna! An outstanding creation. Blessings!
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 6:41 AM
Thank you for such kind thoughts, Demetrios.
Calasibetta Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 4:56 AM
Congratulations on your POTD! A beautiful vision for the start of a new day! :)Paulette
Logan Avatar
June 20, 2022 at 6:41 AM
It certainly would be, fresh and crisp. Imagine the birds singing. Thank you very much Paulette.
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