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Dawn

A splotch of orange
spills over East,
mixes with and washes away
night dark and moon yellow.
Golden quiet transmutes
to silver sound, and tousled sleep
awakes to fresh-combed day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Callus Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 3:21 AM
This is a delightful dawn that you paint with captivating words, Leo!! A short but beautiful poem, the type that appeals to me. #7 // paul
Longfall Avatar
June 15, 2011 at 7:34 AM
Very good visuals! A beautiful portrait of a sunrise.
Dietrich Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 11:57 AM
This is beautiful, Leo. I came to see a poem on my friend, Kashinath's recommendation. He too is a lovely poet!!
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May 7, 2011 at 12:29 AM
You are a wonderful writer Amadore.Excellent write!
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