First Moment

A cinnamon twilight  sky
                        seabirds fly
                      on warm July
                 a three-fold sigh
            a newborn's first cry
                           whisper I,   
 "Thank you, Oh Most High!"




7/15/2020

1st Place
STRAND COMPLETELY NEW (10),any form,any theme
Contest Judged:  7/17/2020 6:23:00 AM
Sponsored by: Brian Strand
                              
Entered for " Your Best Mono Rhyme Poetry Contest"
Sponsored by William Kekaula
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Kelii Kekaula Avatar
August 20, 2021 at 9:11 PM
Brevity enlightens words distinctively, and the best forms and free their aims. Blessings, JCB, for sharing your profound talents, Aloha!
Kendrick Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 5:55 AM
I really like the spiritual side of this one. Very descriptive and expressive work. Congrats on this winner. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
Krutsinger Avatar
July 21, 2020 at 11:27 PM
So gorgeously penned, a sweet tribute.
Mcintosh Avatar
July 19, 2020 at 8:28 AM
Awesome. I LOVE IT :) God bless you
Agustin Avatar
July 19, 2020 at 6:07 AM
Wow! Congrats! So delightful from the top til the end; yes, especially the thanksgiving expression; great monorhyme as well. God bless you.
Chaudhary Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 11:29 PM
That is so beautiful. Seems like the newborn is appreciating God's creation. Congratulations on your top win:)
Kauffman Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 10:59 PM
Just lovely, JCB and filled with the sweetness of new life. Congratulations on your first place win!
Dietrich Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 8:34 PM
Yessss, so glad to see the win here. Congrats.
Watt Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 6:41 PM
I'm loving the cinnamon twilight sky, and the spontaneous eruption of gratitude to God in the end... I really like your monorhymes and how you lined them up on the right side for a delightful effect. Well done, JCB, and congrats on your #1 win today!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations on your win. Cinnamon for a sky or in coffee that is for me. I love your line, ""Thank you, Oh Most High!" Enjoy your win and day..............
Buehler Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 12:24 PM
A charming and touching poem, which depicts a precious first moment in a most beautiful way. Congratulations on your top win. Best of wishes. :)
Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 4:38 PM
love the pattern and that cinnamon sky!
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