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Just Before Dawn

Stillness of the morn
just before dawn
fills me with calmness and joy
blackbird is singing
attracting his mate
whilst a gentle breeze 
awakens my garden gate
feeling so good 
as I watch the sun rise
a gigantic gold orb from the sea
bathing all in redness and gold
diamantes glisten on the sea
just before dawn
here by the sea
this truly is the place for to be
whilst folk they are sleeping
and sadly are missing
this wonderful picture I see
there is no other place 
I would rather be
just before dawn
on this magical morn
with the sun the sea and me

Written 28th May 2023

CONTEST 'A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE no 1220
SPONSOR BRIAN STRAND
6th PLACE in Premiere Contest

Copyright © Ann Gilmour | Year Posted 2023

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Sam Kauffman Date: 6/9/2023 11:06:00 AM Even though I am a night owl, Ann, I am right there with you experiencing this masterpiece of dawn! So lovely! Congratulations on your win! Blessings! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 6/12/2023 12:51:00 AM How lovely to hear from you Sam, as I have not been on PS for a while. Thank you so much for your kind words Sam and I trust you are keeping well. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Suzette Richards Date: 6/2/2023 6:21:00 AM I do miss the sea ... Love write, Ann. Congratulations:) Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 6/3/2023 1:57:00 PM Hello Suzette, I too love the sea and couldnt live anywhere else... so pleased you loved my poem and thanks for congrats... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 6/2/2023 4:31:00 AM - Peaceful and beautiful time of day ... a wonderful poem, Ann - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 6/3/2023 1:55:00 PM Bless you dear Anne-Lise how lovely to hear from you and many thanks for your kind words and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xxx

Constance La France Date: 6/2/2023 2:09:00 AM Ann, your poem is so beautiful, I was just listening to the morning birds singing, well done and congratulations on your win ! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 6/2/2023 2:53:00 AM Thank you so much Constance for your lovely words and congratulations, I really appreciate your visit and so happy you enjoyed my poem. It is so wonderful to hear the morning birds singing and it really inspired me... with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Lin Lane Date: 5/28/2023 9:16:00 AM It's the best ever time of day for me, Ann. It's soothing once birdsongs fill the air and there's nothing else but their trills in the entire world that I'd rather hear. Nicely penned. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 5/29/2023 6:13:00 AM Hello Lin, yes I agree, especially about the birdsong, truly wonderful to hear, especially the blackbirds. Thank you so much for your visit and your words of encouragement Lin. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 5/28/2023 7:34:00 AM Lovely pen Ann, such nice imagery and an insightful line of thought. Trust all is well with you, we're just back from Grange over Sands for 5 days where the sun was shining from morning till night every day, quite a wonderful time! Blessings always, Gordon Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 5/29/2023 6:09:00 AM dear Gordon, how lovely to hear from you. I have not been writing for some time as my Parkinson's has worsened, however, it was such a stunning morning I felt compelled to share it with others too. Grange over Sands sound wonderful and I am so glad you both enjoyed it Gordon. Thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx