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Morning Light

Tanka-Haiku Poetry Contest //Sponsored by: Oliver Mckeithan 
( 3rd Place )

Written: July 30, 2025


Sunbeam warms my face,
drags me faintly from my dreams--
the hush of morning
covers me in tranquil vow,
a new chance to start again.

Sun peeps through curtains,
gets under my dozy skin-
day begins with hope.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 8/7/2025 4:56:00 AM

lovely poem ~

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/7/2025 5:11:00 AM

Thank you.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/6/2025 7:01:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning work. Creative lines penned. Way to go. Sara K

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/6/2025 7:02:00 AM

Thank you Sara!

CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/5/2025 7:48:00 PM

Better than beginning with an alarm clock. Don't know why I typed that, maybe because I was rudely awaken that way for 35 years or so! Shame on me, being sarcastic takes my comments far away from the beauty of your poem. I'm known to be inappropriate. I know this feeling, it is rare, precious and excellently delivered by your pen. On such a morn, I'd roll on to my back, bed linger and smile. You truly poetically captured the feel, at least for me you certainly did. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/5/2025 10:05:00 PM

Those slow, golden mornings really are rare and worth lingering in. Sending poetry hugs right back!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/4/2025 4:53:00 PM

Lovely this, Rowena. For me should get better score!

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/4/2025 6:11:00 PM

Thank you so much!

Jim Healey

Date: 8/4/2025 9:09:00 AM

Such a soft, gentle, pleasant image. Beautifully done, Rowena. Congratulations. Cheers from Canada. Jim

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/4/2025 3:44:00 PM

Thanks Jim!

Maria Williams

Date: 8/4/2025 5:52:00 AM

Hi Rowena, this is such a gentle and quietly uplifting piece. It reads like the first stretch of morning — soft, serene, and full of promise. I especially love the line "the hush of morning / covers me in tranquil vow" — what a beautiful image of peace and renewal.Thanks for visiting my poem...Hugs

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/4/2025 7:15:00 AM

Aw, thank you! I’m really glad it gave you that calm, morning vibe. I loved reading your poem too — happy to connect through words. Hugs!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/4/2025 2:27:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I have a carer who comes from Philippines. She is a fine person, but she does not write poems.

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/4/2025 5:43:00 AM

Thank you. (-:

Deb M

Date: 8/4/2025 12:50:00 AM

Rowena you write so beautifully and your poems are so uplifting and inspiring! This poem made me feel both cozy and content! Debx

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/4/2025 5:41:00 AM

Thank you so much, Deb! That truly means a lot to me. I'm so glad the poem brought you those warm, cozy feelings. Sending you light and gratitude

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/3/2025 10:23:00 PM

I'm back with delighted congratulations on your win, Rowena. Your poem evokes happy feelings! :)

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/4/2025 5:39:00 AM

Thank you so much! I’m really touched by your kind words—so glad it brought a little joy. Appreciate you celebrating with me!

Valsa George

Date: 8/3/2025 9:29:00 PM

A beautiful poem of waking up into a new morning with hope freshly springing up in the mind. It sets the mood for a lovely day. Beautifully composed. Congratulations dear Rowena on your podium win.

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/4/2025 5:37:00 AM

Thank you so much! Wishing you many peaceful mornings too!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/3/2025 11:29:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Morning Light" write again. Have a blessed day with your win.............

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/4/2025 5:38:00 AM

Aww, thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you a beautiful and blessed day too!

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 8/3/2025 10:46:00 AM

Congrats on your placement in my contest Rowena. Yes, each new day is a fresh start with new hope. Well said

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/3/2025 10:59:00 AM

Thanks so much, Oliver! I really appreciate the placement and your kind comment. That fresh start feeling is something I hold onto when writing—glad it came through. Grateful for the chance to share!

Dr. Vandana Sharma

Date: 8/3/2025 7:09:00 AM

Such a hopeful day to start. I guess it is for the Tanka Haiku contest. Best wishes.

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/3/2025 7:20:00 AM

Thank you! Yes, it’s for the Tanka Haiku contest—Appreciate the kind wishes!"

CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/2/2025 5:06:00 PM

The tender sweetness of hope wrapped in poetic light. Beautiful. I loved my time with your poems and WILL be back. I just have to remember not to forget. Poetry hugs ... CayCay (Oh, I noticed you took a 10 yr absence and I hope you notice I left comments on your 1st two poems.)

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/3/2025 12:07:00 AM

Hi CayCay, Thank you for your beautiful words—they truly made me smile. I'm so glad you enjoyed the poems, and I deeply appreciate you taking the time to visit and leave comments, even on the older ones! That 10-year gap feels like yesterday now. Looking forward to your return visits. Poetry hugs right back!

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/2/2025 8:02:00 AM

Dear Rowena, gentle optimism flowed through your verse and into my soul as I read your beautiful poem. I adore "dozy skin" and the way that every morn represents "a new chance to start again." Indeed, hope rises with the sun. A splendid and inspiring piece, my poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/2/2025 3:51:00 PM

Thanks so much for your sweet words! I agree—each morning really is a fresh start. Appreciate your kindness always :)

Anne Winter

Date: 8/1/2025 7:54:00 AM

What a brilliant and uplifting poem to start my day with, I'm so glad I read it. Your poem brings a hopeful and sunny smile to a reader's face. Dear Rowena, wonderful write!

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/1/2025 1:50:00 PM

Thank you so much! I'm so glad it brought a smile to your morning—sending you sunshine and good vibes for a beautiful day ahead!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/31/2025 12:17:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your lovely "Morning Light" write. Love your ending, so true. "Good Luck" We both did this contest. Have a wonderful day writing away..........

Rowena Velasco
Date: 7/31/2025 4:20:00 PM

Thanks so much! I'm really glad you liked it.

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/31/2025 5:49:00 AM

Every day a blessing. A regenerating warmth of imaginative proportion. Beautifully said. Have a wonderful day!

Rowena Velasco
Date: 7/31/2025 9:06:00 AM

Thank you so much! Wishing you a bright and beautiful day too!

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 7/31/2025 2:16:00 AM

Very peaceful, filled with gentle beauty and light, so lovely Rowena <3

Rowena Velasco
Date: 7/31/2025 3:55:00 AM

Thank you so much! I'm really glad the gentle peace came through—it means a lot. Wishing you a light-filled day too!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/30/2025 8:46:00 PM

Sounds dreamy --- and delicious. All ten of my thumbs up, Rowena.

Rowena Velasco
Date: 7/31/2025 3:51:00 AM

Haha, thank you! Ten thumbs up is high praise—I’ll take it with a smile. Glad you enjoyed it!

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/30/2025 7:50:00 PM

Sunshine can only bring good things. Lovely morning salutation/ku, Rowena.

Rowena Velasco
Date: 7/31/2025 3:49:00 AM

Thank you kindly! Mornings hold so much quiet promise—I'm glad the haiku brought a bit of sunshine your way. Wishing you a bright and beautiful day!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/30/2025 5:53:00 PM

I love this haiku, filled with the joy of morning, Rowena. Best wishes. :)

Rowena Velasco
Date: 7/31/2025 2:19:00 AM

Thank you so much! I'm happy it captured that joyful morning feeling for you. Wishing you peaceful and inspiring days ahead!