Harry Horsman Poet Haibun

Grateful For the First Light of Day

The eminent breeze slips through the trees,
multitudes of scrawny fingers guided by stout limbs,
conducts the aria.

the trill of daybreak
whilst the morning star shines bright
the moon on the wane

Oh! Sweet Merle your irrepressible melody defies all that is logic,
one understands these balmy mornings of summer, yet deepest frost
wailing winds from the Southern Ocean does not discourage your
daily performance.

each ceaseless morning
nature succour from her sleep
stands the lone bugler

 © Harry J Horsman 2020

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Angela Crabtree December 13, 2020 at 12:53 PM Beautifully written piece, harry. My favorite line "Sweet Merle your irrepressible melody defies all that is logic" :)

Jennifer Proxenos September 28, 2020 at 10:39 AM Your thankfulness for each new morn is evident Harry - I omitted to say it below - I respect and appreciate this deep write, that is why I read it again. Good luck in the contest my friend. Blessings and hugs Jennifer.

Andrea Dietrich September 26, 2020 at 4:34 PM How beautifully written, Harry. I am so crazy. I read that last word and was thinking "burglar" and was thinking WHAT?? And then I realize for heaven sakes it's BUGLER. And that makes a LOT of good sense!

Regina Mcintosh September 25, 2020 at 6:29 AM A inspiration indeed. Best wishes for the contest. God bless you, Gina

Elaine George September 25, 2020 at 4:03 AM A SENSATIONAL HAIBUN! dear Harry.

Jack Horne September 16, 2020 at 11:46 AM surely a big winner here, Harry - excellent write

Sara Kendrick September 13, 2020 at 6:11 AM Ahhh!! Enjoyed reading your very descriptive and expressive work. Reads like a good contender for the contest. If only we could all be grateful for each little moment in time. SK Sara Kendrick September 13, 2020 at 6:11 AM Thanks for your visit to my page. SK

Liam Mcdaid September 11, 2020 at 3:08 AM beautifully painted harry wishing you a blessed weekend

Panagiota Romios September 9, 2020 at 12:09 PM Terrific verses, Harry. Wow, Panagiota xx

Jennifer Proxenos September 9, 2020 at 8:30 AM The flow of this poetic charm is awesome - it is a calming poem bringing a tranquilty to the reader. Enjoyed this write tremendously. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Judy Ball September 7, 2020 at 11:46 AM Lovely Harry. Wonderful imagery. I can see the inlet in the early morning hours. I can hear the call of the seagulls. Wonderful God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell September 6, 2020 at 9:37 AM Nicely told Harry, with good imagery and expression too. Blessings,Gordon

Arturo Michael September 6, 2020 at 6:56 AM Enjoyed the read...

Silent One September 6, 2020 at 5:09 AM I can feel the serenity in your poem...lovely imagery and we should appreciate and be grateful for nature...

Ravindra K Kapoor September 5, 2020 at 4:38 AM What a beauty you have sketched by painting the sweetness of Merie in the early hours of dawn, when the cool wind is refreshing and nature filled with a new energy of God. Great write. It was a joy to be with you in your sweet little song dear friend Harry. My good wishes for your contest and thank you for your visit to my Acacia tree poem. With best wishes always...Ravindra

Andrea Dietrich September 4, 2020 at 2:37 PM so very... poetic, Harry!! I love the creativity you showed doing your gratitude poem in this style.

Robert Lindley September 4, 2020 at 7:50 AM I truly love this deep and very inspiring creation my friend. A very fine gift found this morn and a fav too.. God bless...

Tom Cunningham September 4, 2020 at 6:22 AM Everyday we are here on earth we should be grateful, sadly there are many not so lucky. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri September 4, 2020 at 5:29 AM Nothing is taken for granted.. We are human souls lucky to receive every single day God's grace and blessings.. As much as we receive, we are to show our deep contentment and gratitude to God, to Nature and to people in prayers and good deeds.. So serene a beauty! So blissful an aura! So fulfilling a blessing! You have wonderfully rendered the great human value and attitude of gratitude, Harry! So genuine and beautiful is your poetry! A great pleasure to read! Best regards and blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 4, 2020 at 3:53 AM - A wonderful morning, Harry :) - Good luck in the contest :) - Wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)