Dawns Gifts

Silver shimmers
   reflected by the sea 
When dawn kisses each 
    silhouetted tree.
As sunrise pierces 
    fleecy clouds of blush
A canvass bides the 
    eager artist's brush.

Our Banyon bids adieu 
    to fowl in flight...
Their songs reverberate 
    in morning light
Attesting to the joy 
    each dawn excites
In explosive colors 
    which Sol ignites.

As breezes blow through 
    azure skies above
I share divinely Dawn's
     sweet gifts of love.

12-24-21

'STRAND NO 1042' Contest~First Place~
Sponsor Brian Strand


Merry Christmas (Mele Kalikimaka) from Hawaii….Aloha
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Legros Kelley Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 4:29 PM
So beautiful Connie <3 Though you shine in heaven's gorgeous dawn, your poetry on earth lives ever on. A new year has begun, here on this earth, but you live on in heaven's sweet rebirth <3
Awtry Avatar
January 19, 2022 at 10:39 PM
This is beautiful! Fav for me:)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 11:09 PM
Thank you so very much for the Fave P.S. i am honored by it. I feel as if I had attended a morning service the dawn was so beautiful the morning I wrote this poem. Blessings xxoo
Kiser Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 4:41 PM
Overall a super piece, I can see this visual easily. Very well done and Congratulations on 1st place!
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:06 AM
Thank you M.L. This poem is the first poem I wrote after the death of my husband over a year later. Blessings xxoo
Eslinger Avatar
January 14, 2022 at 6:20 AM
Superb descriptive imagery, Connie! And I admire your rhyming ability! A superb piece.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:08 AM
Thank you so much Sally. Sunrise and sunset are gorgeous here in Hawaii, but for me it is the rising and the waking of the birds. Blessings xxoo
M  Avatar
January 11, 2022 at 9:32 AM
Truly beautiful Connie! Debx
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:09 AM
Thank you very much Deb. Sunrise has my heart. Blessings xxoo
Roper Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 7:23 PM
Beautiful write, Connie. Blessings to a new year
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:09 AM
I hope your new year is blessed to Eve. Thank you very much. Blessings xxoo
Ray Choudhury Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 5:48 PM
Dawn is my most favourite part of the day, Dear Connie! And you have painted a picture of dawn with exquisite imageries. "When dawn kisses each silhouetted tree. As sunrise pierces fleecy clouds of blush" - these images took my breath away! Love and hugs ~ Mala
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:10 AM
Thank you Mala. I feel the same about dawn. Blessings xxoo
Allison Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 2:21 PM
exquisite imagery, thanks for sharing your talents here with us Connie:-) hugs Jan xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:11 AM
Thank you Jan. Dawn has my heart. Blessings xxoo
Kannan Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 8:55 AM
Amazing imagery... Such a joy to read through this beautiful verse... Could feel the wonderful dawn... Enjoyed reading it, Connie... Thanks for sharing...
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:13 AM
Thank you very much Supraja. Dawn is such a gift. Blessings xxoo
Fleming Avatar
January 8, 2022 at 9:38 AM
Absolutely lovely -- stunning in fact! So deliciously delectable. Has a unique flavour all of its own...like rich, golden syrup dripping from a spoon. Beautifully composed...and a joy to read. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Connie...and here is wishing you a great New Year. Your friend always. John :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:12 AM
I loved your poetic comment John. Things are better this new year. I am wishing you a great new year too. Thank you my friend. Blessings xxoo
Lawrence Avatar
January 8, 2022 at 9:34 AM
Connie, Beautiful sweet nectar .., the magic and Delicacy of your words . Dawns appreciation is evident in your painting of this lovely scene. I had a visceral response while reading this . Congratulations on your win ! Sending blessings and hugs to you for a happy healthy new year . Susan :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 10, 2022 at 4:31 PM
Thank you for such a lovely comment Susan. It is truly appreciated. Have a wonderful new year. Blessings xxoo
Kendrick Avatar
January 8, 2022 at 4:01 AM
I enjoyed reading this one. It is very creative, descriptive and expressive. Sara
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:14 AM
Thank you very much Sara. I am enjoying being back here reading poetry. Blessings xxoo
Thirtyseven Avatar
January 8, 2022 at 3:23 AM
Awesome visuals and feel. Your poem Connie is a pleasure to read.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:15 AM
Thank you Scott. Dawn has my heart. Blessings xxoo
Proxenos Avatar
January 7, 2022 at 10:38 AM
Heavenly poetry dear Connie as a dark night ends giving way to the magnificence of a morning dawn! Congratulations on a most deserved win. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:17 AM
Thank you very much Jennifer. Wonderful comments like this are more important to me than wins. Blessings xxoo
Green Avatar
January 7, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Absolutely beautiful my friend. A serene setting, the quite of the departing night, the softness of the visions and the majesty of dawn. Wonderfully done.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:18 AM
I adore dawn. It inspires poetry Chris. Thank you very much. Blessings xxoo
Leiser Avatar
January 7, 2022 at 7:54 AM
This is so serene and so beautifully expressed, Connie! So enjoyed this poem! :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:19 AM
I wrote this about a year after the death of my husband after not being able to write for so long. I am glad you liked it Laura. Thank you. Blessings xxoo
Mcintosh Avatar
January 7, 2022 at 6:25 AM
I love this. Congrats and God bless you. Love, Gina
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:19 AM
Thank you Gina. Sunrise is always special. Blessings xxoo
Goldsmith Avatar
January 6, 2022 at 12:22 PM
Your "Dawns Gifts" is a beautiful write. I hope you are OK. I wish you would write more. Have a blessed day and New Year....................
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 6, 2022 at 1:04 PM
Thank you dear Paula. I know I have been away for a while and it is wonderful being back here reading poetry again. New year blessings xxoo
Horne Avatar
January 6, 2022 at 5:27 AM
so pleased to see this lovely write got 1st place. I hope this will be a happier year for you, my friend x
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 6, 2022 at 1:07 PM
Thank ou very much Jack. I hope this is a better year for everyone. It is nice to be back reading poetry again. New year blessings xxoo
I-Be Avatar
January 6, 2022 at 12:22 AM
Beautifully written and subjected. O really enjoyed reading it.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 6, 2022 at 1:08 PM
Thank you very much. New year blessings :-)
Daniel Avatar
January 5, 2022 at 9:09 PM
I simply love this one, Connie, wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New Year:) hope you and your son are doing well:) this is a fave for me:)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 6, 2022 at 1:01 PM
Thank you very much Jo. The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking here where the trade winds keep the air clean most of the time, except when our volcano is real active and we get Kona wind. I truly appreciate the Fave my friend. Have a blessed new year. xxoo
Ball Avatar
January 4, 2022 at 2:36 PM
This is so beautifully worded and well expressed. I loved it. God Bless, JB
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 6, 2022 at 1:09 PM
Aloha Judy. I hope you are well. Thank you my friend. New year blessings xxoo
Messina Avatar
January 4, 2022 at 10:29 AM
Such a beautiful description of the gorgeous Hawaii dawns, Connie. So happy to see you back in action! Your golden pen never fails. Happy New Year! Love & hugs, Charlie
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 6, 2022 at 1:03 PM
Thank you Charles. I haven’t written much lately but I am happy to be back reading poetry again. New year blessings xxoo
Rose  Avatar
January 2, 2022 at 3:29 PM
You are gifted with love everyday, and I can see that by the way you write Connie, blessings from my heart to yours :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 4, 2022 at 1:32 AM
Thank you Vie. It has been pouring rain here this past week but today the sun came out. I love the rain. The change in weather makes us appreciate the island beauty even more. I do feel blessed to live here on this tropical isle. Thank you Vie. New year blessings xxoo
Dietrich Avatar
January 1, 2022 at 12:49 PM
Answering from below. We got snow but nothing horrible. I have a ton of comments to get to. Wish me luck. My holiday is almost over. and a new year begins!! happy New Year, dear friend
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 4, 2022 at 1:40 AM
New year blessings to you too. I need to catch up reading your poems. Blessings xxoo
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