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In an Instant Poetry Contest

1/19/25

Sponsored by Craig Cornish

In an Instant

In the first moment of dawn,
when the day is just emerging,
there is a hush

There is no one outside
No animals stirring
No cars going by

You can see the pinks and yellow
vivid colors in the sky
as they reveal the daylight

You can start to see the green 
of the trees and grass
and the bold colors of flowers

You can begin to hear the sounds of the day
as it begins for people, birds, other creatures
and suddenly the day is in full swing-
In an instant
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mysore Avatar
February 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
aye.aye. Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!
Hassall Avatar
February 4, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Thank you!
Poteet Avatar
February 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Clearly spoken, Kathleen. My thoughts exactly, yesterday morning. I like the simplicity of your words which fit the theme perfectly. Congrats on your win, I give it 10/10.
Hassall Avatar
February 4, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Thank you!
M  Avatar
January 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Lovely poem Kathleen! Debx
Hassall Avatar
January 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Thank you, Deb!
Mckeithan Avatar
January 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
What a nice poem. There is just that hush and beauty for just a moment then the day starts.
Hassall Avatar
January 23, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Thank you, Oliver!
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