Sara Kendrick Poet Tanka

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Before Dawn

Before dawn's light breaks
Defined stars twinkle bright
Orion's belt glows

Smaller more distant stars clear
Millions seen, millions unseen  

Compelling are they
Drawing inviting come out
Cool crisp autumn air

Wonderful starry night sky
So thankful for the vision

Written by:Sara Kendrick
Contest: Up In The Autumn Air
Sponsor:Russell Sivey
Penned: October 16, 2012

Just using Tanka form 
Probably not correct usage

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Nette Onclaud November 5, 2012 at 6:17 PM congrats on your special win, sara...another expressive piece..:) huggs!

Nette Onclaud November 5, 2012 at 6:06 PM beautiful word portrait and form, sandra... best cheers on your award!..:) huggs

Isaiah Zerbst November 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM I like the first two verses, they make such a beautiful picture of the stars. Best wishes.

Hazel Connelly November 5, 2012 at 8:47 AM Congratulations on your win Sara.. :-)

Carol Sunshine Brown November 5, 2012 at 7:30 AM Congratulations on your win in Russell's "Up In The Autumn Air" contest Sara. Love, Carol

Bukang Liwayway November 5, 2012 at 6:20 AM Congratulations friend Sara for this lovely write. cheers!!

Debbie Guzzi November 4, 2012 at 7:04 AM Nice to see a write of autumn skies. Light & Love Debbie Guzzi November 4, 2012 at 7:04 AM congrad's on your win

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 4, 2012 at 3:44 AM Congratulations on your win Sara. Orion was shining right outside the window last night at two am , it looked so close. Lovely poem xx

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 3, 2012 at 10:51 PM CONGRATS SARA ON A BEAUTIFUL WRITE AND WIN WITH GORGEOUS IMAGERY LUV .. I STILL CANNOT VIEW YOUR LIST OF POEMS TO COMMENT ON..SO SORRY..

Andrea Dietrich November 3, 2012 at 9:49 PM Congratulations, Sara. Hope you are feeling good this weekend.

Joyce Johnson November 3, 2012 at 7:37 PM One of my most favorites Sara. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Gail Debole October 18, 2012 at 8:43 AM Hi Sara - Favorite line...Millions seen, millions unseen. Enjoyed reading this today. - Gail

Len Gasun October 18, 2012 at 5:54 AM Hello, Sara! I have enjoyed reading this today. It's indeed a lovely one. Thank you for sharing. Good luck and best wishes always! love, leonora

Vesna Kovrlija October 17, 2012 at 9:02 PM Beautiful poem, again!

Andrea Dietrich October 17, 2012 at 2:16 PM Hi, sara. I'm in a hurry but hope to see new poems from you tomorrow.

Joann Grisetti October 17, 2012 at 1:57 PM You have created a lovely duet of tanka. In the second one, 3rd line I think you meant "crisp". Please keep us informed about Jack's progress - thanks. Joann Grisetti October 17, 2012 at 1:58 PM Orion is returning now into our sky.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 17, 2012 at 1:17 PM The delightful hours before new day comes, lovely Sara. oxox love Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath October 17, 2012 at 12:37 PM Wonderful poem of beautiful imagination. Thanks for your help. Loved always, bl

Andrea Dietrich October 17, 2012 at 8:00 AM Hey is this for the Air up there contest. I think it works well for that one! You do lovely descriptive tankas.

Doris Culverhouse October 17, 2012 at 5:38 AM Hey mom, you up and kicking? cool crip needs an s.

Nette Onclaud October 17, 2012 at 1:04 AM you give me a big slice of a dreamy dawn, sara... your words light up the sky.. so wonderful as always!..:) huggs!

Michael J. Falotico October 16, 2012 at 4:54 PM Hello Sara, dropping by to say I and how much I enjoy your poetry. :•) luv Michael

Hazel Connelly October 16, 2012 at 3:44 PM Sara loved the images and enjoyed the poem thanks. :-)

Poet Destroyer A October 16, 2012 at 3:27 PM Sara, love this cosmic image... very compelling ....enjoyed your awesome poem.. always~ PD

Lucilla Carrillo October 16, 2012 at 2:58 PM Sara, i can just picture the wonderful starry night. Thanks for sharing. Lucy

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