First Light

An enchanting blood red sunrise is slowly dawning in the east,
our morning premier glimpse, of this fire breathing beast.
Its crimson wave envelops the darkness of our land,
an hourglass revealed that drops each grain of sand.

Nefarious nightly creatures quickly scurry out towards the west,
the moon and stars now fade and claim their mundane rest.
Harmonious birds now sing, they’re natures unyielding band.
Morning sunlight reveals a world, that God has made so grand.

Ironically a fire, allows life on Earth to live.
It is hard to understand, how death can also give.
The first light now gives chase to the slumber that brings us rest,
it’s time to rise and shine and give this world our best!

11/26/22
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Cunningham Avatar
November 26, 2022 at 11:12 PM
Love that time of day Mark, when everything comes alive again. as that saying goes, you snooze you lose. I've heard of many that have never seen a sunset, their loss. Tom
Koplin Avatar
December 17, 2022 at 1:08 PM
So true, it’s truly the most beautiful thing!
Parker Avatar
November 26, 2022 at 10:03 PM
Lovely piece.
Koplin Avatar
December 17, 2022 at 1:08 PM
Thanks Arlo!
Hankins Avatar
November 26, 2022 at 11:34 AM
I love the images you've shared, Mark. I'm not an early riser, often sleeping until mid-morning, but I do love poems that describe images I seldom see. You've succeeded!
Koplin Avatar
December 17, 2022 at 1:08 PM
Thanks Milton!
Logan Avatar
November 26, 2022 at 8:37 AM
It sounds like you are also an early riser, as I am. I think it's the best time of day... before chaos begins. Love this one, Mark.
Koplin Avatar
December 17, 2022 at 1:09 PM
Absolutely! Thanks Jenna!!
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