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Rejoice in the Day

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When dawn unfolds before you like a silent rose Awakens all your senses from a deep repose Arise unshackled from capricious dreams Step as you dare on stairs of golden sunbeams Along the once black tunnels where you learned to breathe Forget the darkest stars that taught you how to grieve Float on the air like a magic golden leaf Rejoice in the day because it is so brief Now with leafy garlands woven in your hair Dance lightly on mossy forest stairs In your floating gown of clouds and sky Happy and carefree as a butterfly When dawn unfolds before you like a dew kissed rose Awakens your whole soul from deep repose Dance away the day because it is so brief Sigh at the stars that taught you to believe EARLY NOVEMBER PREMIERE CONTEST any form,any theme,max of 25 lines Contest Judged: 11/4/2017 7:32:00 AM Sponsored by: Brian Strand 6th. Place

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Date: 12/31/2017 1:34:00 AM
That's twice I've cocked up someone's name tonight, Suz- must be time to sleep. Sorry. have a great new year, Suzy D , Viv x
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Date: 12/31/2017 1:18:00 AM
A bright, breezy, fresh piece, and a wonderfully optimistic write for such a dull dreary December dawn over here. Lovely. have a great new year, Andrea, Viv x
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 1/6/2018 9:41:00 AM
Thanks for the kind words, Viv: I don’t mind being mixd up as Andrea.....we have been Poetry partners in crime for a long time....lol Andr...I mean SuZ
Date: 12/30/2017 5:18:00 PM
This poem is so lovely SuZ. I hope you post it at PFT if you haven't already. I love the serenity combined with beautiful imagery. I hope you have a wonderful new year my friend! Blessings, Connie xxoo
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 1/6/2018 9:43:00 AM
Thanks so much, Connie: Thanks for your lovely Christmas card as well. Housebound here so a good time to catch up with Soup and PFT. I left a .late Dec Challenge poem there for you and then posted it here. Happy New Year also. Hugs, SuZ
Date: 12/16/2017 12:33:00 PM
All that before your first cup of coffee? That's the way to start your day, Lovely write Suzanne...
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Date: 12/2/2017 11:32:00 AM
I love the imagery, Suzanne - wonderful. And I love the sentiment. Fave!
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Date: 12/2/2017 12:05:00 AM
Hey Suz! If you have time, you should check out my blog. Some updates from my corner of the world. Hope you are enjoying your Christmas season, and sending out your holiday cards :) I've always loved the music this time of year (one of my favorite things about the season).
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Date: 11/15/2017 3:42:00 PM
A poem, for one to take stock of life and appreciate it more, love this Suzanne
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Date: 11/18/2017 8:22:00 AM
Thanks for your insightful comment, Harry: Always appreciated. SuZ
Date: 11/14/2017 9:50:00 PM
Well done, Suzy, on a lovely piece, bright and vibrant, ideal for us poor sods enduring dull, short, November days. Viv x
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 11/15/2017 6:57:00 AM
Dear Viv: Your visit has brightened my short November day. Hugs, SuZ
Date: 11/8/2017 5:24:00 PM
oh and congrats too . For which contest?
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 11/8/2017 5:43:00 PM
It was for Brian Strand’s Early November Premier contest https://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry/contests/early_november_premiere_contest_any_form,any_theme,max_of_25_lines_9962
Date: 11/8/2017 5:23:00 PM
Suz, this is so lyrical. It's the way I enjoy writing when I am at top form, so I LOVE this one because you did it really well. Wonderful!
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Date: 11/5/2017 10:44:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Suzanne.
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 11/15/2017 7:02:00 AM
Thanks, Line : Your words of encouragement mean a lot to me. SuZ
Date: 11/4/2017 2:34:00 PM
I enjoyed it, Suzanne...Thaks for sharing...
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Date: 11/15/2017 7:05:00 AM
Thanks so much,Arturo for taking time to comment. Always valued. Best, SuZ
Date: 11/4/2017 10:30:00 AM
So nice to see your posting Suzanne... This is a beautiful poem, and I love that first line.. The rose is silent, beautiful and fragrant.. but it can prick you with its thorns... However, you poem is lovely, it rhymes and flows so well..
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 11/4/2017 10:58:00 AM
Hello SI: I am so happy to be back posting again and that words that were so still in my heart are flowing again at last. Thanks for reading and encouraging. Hugs, SuZ
Date: 11/4/2017 7:24:00 AM
What a beautiful poem to start the day SuZ--this couplet is a joy to read!
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 11/4/2017 8:43:00 AM
Thankyou Vijay: I appreciate your encouragement. Hugs, SuZ

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