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Paling of Dawn: a Tryst In Interlude

I rise when gilded starlight still replete the skies Never have I beckoned hours of abstruse sleeping I hear elegiac trills as a lone nightingale cries, evoking memories that conjure tears of weeping In halcyon moments before the paling of dawn I contemplate my sentiments in tranquil solitude Before the world awakens with an unstifled yawn, the moon, sun, and I rendezvous; tryst in interlude When velvet darkness fades to soft aurorean glints, there, upon the horizon is painted a nuanced murk Colors of daybreak; a blended mural in pastel tints, created by a grand Artisan's hand; the Master's work

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/5/2019 3:18:00 PM

Twilight is my favorite time of night or day. This poem expresses natural beauty so eloquently Lin! : ) xxoo

Lin Lane
Date: 9/30/2022 4:14:00 AM

You are such a gem in this world and will shine even more in the next, Connie.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/6/2018 8:32:00 PM

Yes! I love this ... He is the ultimate artist, creating beauty and music from the simplest of things He touches ... they are his creations after all, and each living thing is but an element of his grand masterpiece. Gorgeous write, Lin - fav-ing this as well. Blessings! :-) <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/7/2018 6:19:00 PM

Amen!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/7/2018 11:29:00 AM

Thank you, Greg. 'Tis the ones to be pitied who are blind to what he offers humankind.

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/5/2018 1:14:00 PM

Laney...I could read you all day my dear friend...elegance is your forte...such mesmerizing words that bleed from your pen...love & light...^WW^

Lin Lane
Date: 12/7/2018 11:28:00 AM

and if you could read me all day, I would write day and night. You're encouragement tickles my ears, my warrior friend.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/30/2018 12:35:00 PM

Lovely verse Lin, with beautiful imagery, you are a very talented writer without a doubt. Tom.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/1/2018 3:22:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Tom. You're a grand supporter of my poetry and it's so very much appreciated.

John Hamilton

Date: 11/30/2018 10:43:00 AM

In halcyon moments before the paling of dawn...wow...that's great poetry Lin, loved every word!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/1/2018 3:22:00 PM

Thanks ever so much, John. I also appreciate the fact that you've pointed out a line that you find most appealing. With gratitude...I am humbled.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/30/2018 10:38:00 AM

Absolutely stunning Lin, your imagery is superb I especially love that final stanza. You don't need a picture to accompany this poem Lin it is a work of art in its own right. Into my faves - one of the best poems I've read on soup in a long time!:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 12/1/2018 3:21:00 PM

Thank you for such wonderful acknowledgement, Jan. From you, I know it comes from deep within the heart. Your gracious words always inspire me, and you are a big part of the reason why I keep posting on this site.

Chris Green

Date: 11/30/2018 9:33:00 AM

Beautiful Lin, as I find all of your poetry is. Your words have such a gentle touch and your vision of all things around you is expressed wonderfully in your lines and stanzas. This was absolutely gorgeous.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/1/2018 3:19:00 PM

Your kind comments are so very encouraging, Chris. I thank you for each and every one of them...this poem and all the others you've taken the time to review.