New Day

Up before the sun,

Watching the black sky lighten.

Violet and grey.

The birds are awakening,

So let this new day begin.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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January 11, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Tanka poems are not easy to write because of their limitations. However, you have performed admirably with this one.
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October 28, 2010 at 11:04 AM
A new day awakens with your fine words Francine >> James
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October 27, 2010 at 2:28 PM
I love this nice peaceful picture you brushed across my comp. screen love Michael
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October 27, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Francine that sounds nice and I would gladly wake up to that then our snow. Our highways are closed today and they are asking us not to travel. I will stay home today and hope the roads get better. God Bless Phyl
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October 27, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Francine, This is delightful, what a way to begin my morning. Thank you for sharing. Hope your day is wonderful As Always, Shar
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October 27, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Enjoyed reading your early bird Tanka..If it is for the contest good luck with this sure winner..I was delighted that you found some humor in my write about the turkeys..Sara
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