Every Dawn

Somewhere nearly home
     
             dawn was gently breaking

       Just as the teardrops from 

     your heart were waking

       Driving the sunset way

       Towards a rising day

one day sets on another day's pain.

Written July 2000
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Ashley Avatar
July 13, 2018 at 9:14 PM
Soft and soulful expression of heartbreak. Beautiful poetry Virginia. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Waters Avatar
July 14, 2018 at 6:57 PM
Thank you kindly Susan
Wolf Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 4:38 PM
Back with heartfelt congrats on your win in the contest, Virginia! Best wishes, Gershon
Waters Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 6:26 PM
ty GW
Gauthier Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 2:32 PM
Congrats on your win, Virginia. Well done.
Waters Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 6:26 PM
thank you Line - nice to get a spot
Allison Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 3:54 AM
absolutely gorgeous imagery Virginia:-) hugs jan xx
Waters Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 6:25 PM
guess pain digs it out!
Wanter Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 1:04 PM
Thank you for commenting on my poem! It caused me to discover you. This is beautiful.
Waters Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 6:24 PM
your very welcome and thank you
Wolf Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 1:27 AM
My heart is aching … painfully beautiful poesy. ~ Gershon
Waters Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 6:23 PM
as mine was then -
Onclaud Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 11:09 AM
ohh, how soul-crushing is this lovely write, virg... grateful for your comment on my page... huggs
Waters Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 7:05 PM
thanks nette, unfortunately no time to read everything and everybody here - let alone comment. Such a big site - though awesome to know poetry is still so alive in this electronic world. Love always - V
Man Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 8:51 AM
Virginia.. your soft rhymes pop in this lovely work!!
Waters Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 7:03 PM
smiles
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