Glory In the Sunrise

The night was long, heralded by wind and rain
The weary voice of a sleeping world suspended
Fanned are the dreams that seem to fly on wings
And heavy lay the dreary clouds decended

Over distant hills, a waking day embraces
Fading darkness with morning's dew kissed charms
Earth and sun, two 'twining hearts together
In gladness joined with fervant tender arms

Softly silent, crests the rising of the sun
Dimming stars that fade along a morning mist
Like flames upon the sleepy earth awakened
In welcome voice, a greeting's golden kiss

The blushing sky in brightest woven fabric
Lighten hearts, lifts eyes in awe attended
Yellow fields alive, and crimson trees
Behold the beauty of a world becoming splendid

Ovation to a song of morning sunrise!
Winds that rustle leaves that sleeping lay
Answered humbled prayers upon the alter
My grateful soul awakes to praise this day!!


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For HG's Contest "Sunrise vs Sunset" contest, By Carrie Richards
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 5:56 PM
Congratulations on your win with this excellent work..Sara
Freeman Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Carrie, a pleasure to see your poem in the winner circle. Agape, Moses
Poet Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 12:37 PM
This is a lovely poem.Congrats on your win Carrie.....
Mehta Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 3:35 AM
Many congrats Carrie on big win in HG's contest with this excellent entry. Luv & Best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
Sweetheart Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Congrats Carrie on your most wonderful win in this contest by HG with this vivid and vibrant write luv.. enjoy another great win with luv..
Johnson Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 4:57 PM
Lovely writing Carrie. Always expect to see you among the winners. Love, Joyce
Mehta Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of HG, Carrie
Guzzi Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 3:02 PM
hmmmm you do know this should have been higher [great personification] , hmmmm, but it is almost metered and I think it WANTS to be metered and the last verse content great! needs tweaking? If you want to play soup mail me Congrad's Carrie dear! Light & Love
Brown Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Congratulations on your win in HG's contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 12:42 AM
Carrie thanks for your kind words today.Rgds Brian
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November 28, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Dear Carrie: What a beautiful poem. It reminds me of some of the classic poetry that I had read...how refreshing. Fantastic!!! Yours truly: Sheol
Brown Avatar
November 24, 2009 at 3:56 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 6:23 PM
Congratulations Carrie on your honorable mention in Brian's contest... well earned and well deserved... luv Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
Esquire Avatar
November 11, 2009 at 9:18 PM
Dear Carrie, Congratulations on Your well Deserved Honorable Mention In Brian's Contest I can see both of Longfellow's Poems in this Superb Gem of POETRY ALWAYS...HG
Sweetheart Avatar
November 11, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Congratulations, Carrie, on your winning poem and placement in Brian's contest.. well earned and well deserved... good job.. Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
George   Avatar
November 11, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Masterful adaptation . Carrie. Congratulations on your win. Love, Lainie
Gorelick Avatar
November 11, 2009 at 1:53 PM
So well written...The last stanza is a beauty. Congrats on your win..Love, BG
Strand Avatar
November 11, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Carrie.Rgds Brian.My latest contest MY DEAR is now open
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November 5, 2009 at 11:10 AM
You wrote about morning just like me! In my last poem...."Invocation to Pho'sphorus"...Pho'sphorus is the Greek god of morning. This was soooo beautiful. Like the rhyming scheme. Love, Sara
Strand Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Congrats on you success in Constance contest Carrie and for your kind words today.Rgds Brian
Goff Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 6:41 PM
yes Carrie, spellbinding poem! and thanks for congrats, jmg
Chircop Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 2:44 PM
and this masterpiece goes to my favs..................Charma:)
Sheart Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Hi Carrie, Your poetic vision here had me captivated! Just lovely. Love Light Patty
Sweetheart Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Extremely beautiful and lovely write... so descriptive and engaging... thankxxx for your lovely comments on my poetry today.. I so enjoy sharing with everyone.. happy they all have welcomed me into the "fold".. of Soupers... please continue writing these materpieces of poetry ... have a wonderful blessed day... Linda-Marie
Anderson Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 8:22 AM
soup mail....
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