Dutiful Dawn Premiere Contest Winner

Dutiful dawn awaits the radiant sun
Clothed in her mantle daubed with streaks of light.
And faithful to the course which life must run,
Receives the baton from retreating night.

Remote yet not alone, for down below
Creation is preparing to rejoice.
Faint silhouettes of trees begin to show,
And birdsong swells to greet her in full voice.

The precious golden orb will soon arise
And dawn prepares to slowly slip away.
A blush of pink expands across the skies;
The sun cuts through at last - a brand new day.

This gift of new beginnings should impart
A sense of awe in every human heart.


'2019 Poetry Marathon Qualifiers' FINAL Placement': sponsored by Mark Toney
submitted on April 1st 2019

 April 2019 Premier 6,Any Form ,Any Theme ,Upto A Max Of 14( F O U R T E E N) Lines Poetry Contest : sponsored by Brian Strand

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 8/29/2020 6:19:00 PM
Wendy, I congratulate you (albeit very belatedly!) for your trophy win with this exquisite sonnet. The dawn is a glorious time of day of which to write, and you have done it abundant justice with your color palette and musician's ear, your celestial depiction of passing the baton, and your overall sense of wonder regarding nature and creation. Beautiful and awe-inspiring, a FAV. How was the wedding? You have been in my prayers ~ John
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Date: 1/18/2020 2:52:00 PM
Congratulations on your win!;)
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Date: 4/21/2019 2:45:00 PM
oh wow, this is so awesome. I have a sonnet on dawn and was gonna enter it in the marathon but I never did. you were very wise to do that and then place high in the final event with this gorgeous poem. Congratulations.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/21/2019 3:22:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea and congratulations on your amazing achievement too. It was a daunting challenge but I'm sure we're all glad that we finished the race. I haven't written many poems at all since, due to having another time-consuming project on the go.
Date: 4/21/2019 9:20:00 AM
Wendy, I was so happy to see that you deservingly placed so high in the poetry marathon race, and I send my heartfelt congratulations to you! Awesome! Hugs, Sandra
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/21/2019 3:25:00 PM
That's very kind, Sandra and congratulations on coming first in this exhausting but exciting race. I shall stand below the podium, mouth open to catch a few drops of celebratory champagne!
Date: 4/21/2019 9:15:00 AM
Great write and win...Congrats..
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/21/2019 3:27:00 PM
Thank you so much, Joseph. I've taken a break since the final marathon but was very happy to have completed the course.
Date: 4/20/2019 11:46:00 PM
Back with more congrats on this winning poem and your high placement in this marathon contest, Wendy.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/21/2019 3:30:00 PM
Thank you,Line. It was quite a rollercoaster but I was glad to have persevered. If only I were fit enough to run the non-virtual race!
Date: 4/20/2019 8:38:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Wendy! Janice
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/21/2019 3:33:00 PM
Thank you Janice. It was a tough few months but a fun challenge!
Date: 4/20/2019 4:32:00 PM
Wendy, after 122 days, 27 contests, and 945 submitted poems, you have won FOURTH PLACE overall in my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest!!! Kudos to you for your well-deserved win! ~Mark
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/22/2019 6:49:00 AM
Time for us all to put our feet up! Thank you so much for hosting this contest,Mark. Naturally there was disappointment if we didn't place but on reading your chosen winners that feeling soon dissipated as there were such amazing entries to enjoy. Congratulations to all who held out till the final post and we all really appreciate your own dedication and feedback comments. Best wishes Wendy
Date: 12/29/2018 7:40:00 AM
Congrats Wendy on your victory, this is a delightful poem with a strong message to all. Namaste.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/22/2019 6:38:00 AM
Thank you for 'stopping by' to read and comment,Phil. I still remember the beauty of your 'Shimrock falls!'
Date: 12/27/2018 11:19:00 AM
Congratulations, Wendy, on your first-place win with this pretty sonnet!! Very nice! All my best to you, :) Bartholomew
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/22/2019 6:44:00 AM
Thank you,Bartholomew. I really loved your 'Silently seeking nature's voice' poetry.
Date: 12/26/2018 8:04:00 PM
You create lovely images of dawn in your beautiful sonnet, Wendy. Congratulations on your win in the marathon contest! Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 12/26/2018 7:45:00 PM
Wendy, congratulations on your well-deserved Trophy win for this beautiful Sonnet! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 12/26/2018 3:10:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Great piece for coming new year! Janice
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Date: 12/26/2018 3:02:00 PM
Wendy, congrats on your first place win on mile 3 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. The last two lines say it all! ~Mark
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Date: 12/12/2018 4:36:00 PM
This sonnet is beautiful, Wendy, and it flows so smoothly. Your dawn would be a gift to anyone with appreciative eyes! Congratulations on your podium finish! Regards // paul
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Date: 12/12/2018 3:20:00 PM
your imagery of dawn is so so beautiful many congrats on your win Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/22/2019 6:42:00 AM
That's kind of you, Jan. I am really enjoying writing in the sonnet form.
Date: 12/12/2018 5:14:00 AM
Wendy, your imagery is creative and vividly described throughout this excellent entry. Congratulations on your win! There were many terrific entries, including yours. Thank you for participating in the contest. Best wishes, Carolyn
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/22/2019 6:40:00 AM
Thank you,Carolyn. I really must get to see one in real life sometime soon!
Date: 8/12/2018 10:29:00 AM
Lovely, Wendy. Congrats on your win.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/22/2019 6:39:00 AM
Thank you for your kind comment,Line.
Date: 8/3/2018 2:53:00 AM
Wendy...one of your most brilliant pieces! Congratulations on your wonderful win! This beauty is going into my faves! : )
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/21/2019 3:36:00 PM
You're always so encouraging,Connie. Thank you.
Date: 8/2/2018 10:38:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Beautiful poetic imagery!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/21/2019 3:36:00 PM
Thank you so much,Susan. I'm enjoying my new-found muse!
Date: 8/2/2018 12:43:00 PM
Back with congratulations Wendy. Tom
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/21/2019 3:34:00 PM
Thanks again,Tom.
Date: 8/2/2018 9:50:00 AM
Congratulations Wendy, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge, well done my friend, Emile.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 4/21/2019 3:34:00 PM
Thank you Emile. I'm enjoying my poetry debut!
Date: 7/22/2018 11:30:00 PM
Morning is so beautiful and you paint it romantic, Wendy!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 7/23/2018 1:00:00 AM
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment, Lyric Man. Yes,we should cherish and not take for granted the dawning of each new day.
Date: 7/22/2018 3:16:00 PM
Beautiful description of the new day Wendy. Well written. Tom
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Wendy Watson
Date: 7/22/2018 3:29:00 PM
Why thank you Tom! One of these days I must experience the real event!
Date: 7/22/2018 1:12:00 PM
reminds me a little of Shakespeare's tone.lovely morning
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Wendy Watson
Date: 7/22/2018 1:34:00 PM
Thank you for the feedback, Linda. Very kind of you. With a little adjustment, this might be better aimed at the Shakespearean sonnet contest then!
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