Daybirth

Morning approaches
it's silent footsteps blending
with subconscious minds.
Brightness beginning to show itself
placing warm caresses
on meadows, trees, and streams.
Dripping from leaves and blossoms
the night mist gives in to day.
The birth of centuries
remains the same.


Benita Smith Richards
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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December 19, 2011 at 5:27 AM
Thank you for the wonderful welcome. I work alot of hours and hope to find time to explore here. xox love Benita
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December 19, 2011 at 5:07 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you today Benita. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
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December 19, 2011 at 5:28 AM
Thank you, you made me feel welcome. I will be back after work to review. xox love Benita
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December 18, 2011 at 2:16 PM
Welcome Benita - you are good. I love to read the next one. OXOX Love Anne-Lise
Richards Avatar
December 18, 2011 at 2:56 PM
Thank you Anne, Milt told me to come here. We are friends on another site. xox love Benita
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