Mornings

MORNINGS.

The sun has almost breached, across the Eastern sky,
The little birds feel it first and begin their morning cry.
Their orchestral chorus is transcending as they all join in with song.
From tree to tree and mountain ridge in unison sing along.

Lazily it flows, the tranquil mountain stream.
Is suddenly brought to life when touched by sunshine's beam.
Platypus and dragonfly dance across its surface.
Reveling in the morning light, precious life, filled with purpose.

Rivergums make a dramatic change from grey to brilliant hues.
A touch of green, a splash of red some pink and even blues.
Sunlight has blazed their canopies as light is filtered through.
Branches, boughs, supported by a trunk that stands ever true.

From sandy bays to mountain ranges the morning sun breaks forth.
To wide coastal beaches all bathe in natures warmth.
Ever the morning is transforming, not only for nature's leisure.
For all to forget the pitch of night, and look forward the day with pleasure.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kimathi Avatar
November 19, 2016 at 3:30 AM
Congrats Craig, for having your fine work featured in the Poetrysoup homepage!! ;-)
Andresen Avatar
May 6, 2016 at 3:49 PM
- This is a lovely poem, enjoy reading :) - I am hoping tomorrow will be exactly as you describe here :) - Happy weekend, Craig - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Emu Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 4:18 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise, same back to you. Kindest regards, Craig
Bickerstaffe Avatar
December 23, 2015 at 2:07 PM
Superbly decorated poem with colors, sounds and even smells! I love your forth/warmth off-rhyme. A love song to the beauty of the morning in all her glory! BRAVO Craig!! Best wishes, Keith
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December 23, 2015 at 2:08 PM
Well... it DESERVES a second review!!! Keith
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December 8, 2015 at 11:20 AM
One of the best portrayals of dawn's gradual awakening that I have read. You stretch it out by your use of long phrasing, '...morning light, precious life, filled with purpose and the entire verse beginning, '...rivergums make a dramatic change.....' Superb Craig. Best wishes, Keith
Delaney Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 12:24 AM
rating this a seven......
Delaney Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 12:23 AM
Welcome to the Soup, Craig: What a beautiful flowing poem. Will add it to my favs and come back for more. I used to know a Mrs Sharman who lived in the Childers area of Queensland. Cheers, SuZ
Emu Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 1:17 PM
Thanks Suzanne.
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