Early Light

Low in the east, a paler shade of night,
against the dark a ribbon of light blue,
five-thirty, and a gentle veil of light
begins to bathe crystalline drops of dew.
This sight becomes more welcome with each day,
as earlier the dawn breaks the night's pall,
the shackles of the spring will fall away
and shoots of coloured blooms answer its call.
Long nights, short days are now well in retreat,
I bid them all farewell with no remorse,
winter vanquished, no sorrow in defeat,
seasons roll on as nature takes its course.
Spring washes off dark thoughts, and dour moods end,
not just a season, but a treasured friend.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Greenhough Avatar
October 13, 2023 at 2:45 PM
I enjoyed this poem very much. Spring is very refreshing.
Smith Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 5:04 AM
A pretty fair description Viv. Awakens the senses. Best regards under the circumstances as to what has unfolded here in nz . I wrote a poem on the tragedy and and it will be on Wellington Access Radio - Hut Zone Thursday 5pm nz time You may be able to get podcast. Have also posted on soup. David
Laurie Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 8:55 PM
G'day Viv … the best time of the day Viv. The yawn of dawn contains so many sounds and sights of nature before the rev of traffic kills them off - thanks Viv for another beauty - Lindsay
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 5:56 PM
I love the way you have weaved brighter emotions in with brighter days of spring. You have worded this beautifully Viv. Truly an inspiring spring sonnet. xxoo
Leiser Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 10:47 PM
I could picture the scenery of the magnificent sky in your fine sonnet, Viv! I’m so glad to see your poetry again! Hope all is well with you! :)
Sands Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 7:33 AM
Very nice. Beautifully written :)
Cunningham Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 12:16 AM
When I worked for the PO I saw that early band of light many times throughout the year but more welcome.in spring and summer. Nice to see you back Viv, hope you're well. Tom.
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