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Facing the Sunrise

Facing the sunrise I stand here on a worn gravel path in the silent darkness facing the sunrise A thin orange slice cresting a yawning horizon like a single blade of grass peacefully waving in the breeze awaiting that which brings it life, a newly bloomed daisy longing the warmth on its face resting gently on an emerald stem, an oak tree, old but majestic branches reaching for a sky of pastel hues on morning dreams Yet I am merely a man in love facing the sunrise awaiting that which gives me life… you Good morning Soupers

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John Hamilton

Date: 1/31/2017 9:09:00 AM

Beautiful write Chris, now I have a problem...I was convinced your rhymes were my favourite style now with your outstanding free verse, I'm torn...alas I guess I'll just have to read them all.

Chris Green
Date: 1/31/2017 10:05:00 AM

Thanks so much John, that is a really nice thing to say to me. I appreciate you my friend.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/31/2017 9:00:00 AM

The sun may be 93 million miles away, but it's power to sustain life on Earth seems magical. Your descriptions of the grass, flowers and trees is beautiful, Chris. I especially like the line: "...a sky of pastel hues on morning dreams." All lovers are dreamers. Lovely!

Chris Green
Date: 1/31/2017 10:04:00 AM

Thank you so very much Carolyn for your kind words. I am happy you liked this one. And yes, the sun may be 93 million miles away but during the summer here in the southwest it sure does seem a lot closer. :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/31/2017 8:37:00 AM

Good morning Chris, All I can is this beauty before me, leaves me speechless: -) Alexis

Chris Green
Date: 1/31/2017 8:52:00 AM

Thank you so very much my sweet friend.

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/31/2017 8:19:00 AM

Good morning Chris. It is a beautiful day here also:) Lovely poem!

Chris Green
Date: 1/31/2017 8:34:00 AM

Good morning Daniel. Thanks so very much.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/31/2017 8:18:00 AM

Beautiful, Chris:) Darren's lines are my favourite ones too:) a 7:) good morning to you:)

Chris Green
Date: 1/31/2017 8:33:00 AM

Thank you my friend, I am happy you liked this one and those lines.

Darren White

Date: 1/31/2017 8:01:00 AM

"A thin orange slice // cresting a yawning horizon" Beautiful. I hope she is waiting for you too....

Chris Green
Date: 1/31/2017 8:33:00 AM

Thanks so much my friend and you too Jo. I appreciate both of you

Joanna Daniel
Date: 1/31/2017 8:17:00 AM

Hi Darren, I loved those lines too:)

White Wolf

Date: 1/31/2017 7:25:00 AM

Good morning, Chris! great to see you at work again, another fantastic poem! I left my Strat at my mate's place, and now have nothing to play. So it looks like I'll be reading more poetry tonight until I hit the fart sack! Have a great day!

Chris Green
Date: 1/31/2017 8:32:00 AM

Thanks so much Rick, I am happy you will be around more.

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/31/2017 7:12:00 AM

So nice Chris! :) It reminds me of the beautiful golden sunrise I saw this morning. (But no flowers here yet) lol

Chris Green
Date: 1/31/2017 8:31:00 AM

Thank you Heidi, you are always so nice to me. You are a good friend.