Rowena Velasco Poet Haiku

Hope Stirs the Daylight

1401 Poetry Contest //Sponsored by: Brian Strand 
Contest Judged:  8/6/2025 3:29:00 PM
( Honorable Mention )

Written: August 04, 2025


Sunlight warms cheeks--
quiet dawn, dream's sweet adieu,
hope stirs the daylight.

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Sara Kendrick August 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM Congratulations on your winning Haiku. Way to go. Thank you for sharing your work with us. Sara K Rowena Velasco August 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM Thank you Sara!

Valsa George August 9, 2025 at 6:46 AM As the sunlight kisses our cheeks, we wake up to the world of reality, bidding adieu to the dreams. But hope kindles our hearts as a new day awaits with greater possibilities . Beautiful haiku. Rowena Velasco August 9, 2025 at 7:42 AM Thank you dear Valsa!

Emilia James August 7, 2025 at 3:46 AM What a wonderful and beautiful way to start the day. Your poem is delightful Rowena. I especially like the last line. Emilia : ) Rowena Velasco August 7, 2025 at 4:51 AM Thank you so much, Emilia! I'm really glad it brought a nice start to your day. That last line is close to my heart too — so happy it stood out to you!"

Bill Baker August 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM Thanks for the uplift poem to start the day, my friend. Let's hear it for Rowena! Yeah! :-) Have a great week! Bill p.s. I think you know this, but if not ... Sara Etgen-Baker below is my wife. Rowena Velasco August 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM Aw, thank you so much, Bill! That means a lot. Big hugs to you and Sara—what a beautiful creative duo you are! Wishing you both a truly wonderful week!

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM Oh, what a beautiful morning, in the words of the famous song! So enjoyable! :) Rowena Velasco August 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM It really does give off those good morning vibes! Glad you liked it

sara Etgen-Baker August 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM love your poetic voice...everything you write is woven with such subtle beauty making your poetry captivating! hugs and have a great evening, Sara Rowena Velasco August 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM That's such a kind and heartwarming message, Sara — thank you! I'm truly touched. Sending a warm hug back your way and wishing you a peaceful, joy-filled evening too.

Gershon Wolf August 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM Keep stirring, Rowena. ~ Gershon Rowena Velasco August 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM Thank you, Gershon !

Kim Rodrigues August 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM A beauty! Rowena Velasco August 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM Thank you.