Sand Colored Sunrise

Clear sand colored sunrise
Against gray sky blue skies
What can I learn from this
Green trees are just black shilouettes


Each species a different shape
They just stand and feed
From the nutrients provided
Drawing carbon dioxide and release

Oxygen on which all animals depend
These trees don't struggle, cry
They just abide in place
Different from one another

But stand close each receiving
What they need from the earth
And from the air

It is pleasantly cool today
Air is crisp dry and just
Barely moving 
Days like this are glorious

Hear crows, roosters, dogs
And man made equipment
Breathe deeply of the oxygenated air
Thanks for this time 

Maximilianii sunflowers are in  full bloom
Over night they opened
What a surprise
They are just beautiful against 
The sand colored sunrise

There are five tomatoes turning 
On the topsy turvy tomato plant
The cats come to join me
They want my attention

Just a pat or two will do
They want to be fed
Responsibility calls so I must go
Thank you God for the quiet time alone with you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Culverhouse Avatar
September 30, 2009 at 6:06 PM
nicely penned, mom
Fraser Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 1:19 PM
Beautiful poem Sara, excellent piece >> James
James Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 1:03 PM
I really liked this - I felt I was there
Smith Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 9:28 AM
I enjoy your writing style, it's very beautiful and peaceful while intense at the same time. I love how you involved the plants and animals in your poem about this perfect day. I look forward to more poetry.
Adelana Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 8:08 AM
Nice and lovely poem impacting on sunrise...nice work, keep writing
Devonshire Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 7:18 AM
What a perfect day you describe, Sara! Your poem is so in tune with nature's gifts and beauty. I'm still out of town helping family, but stopped by to see my friends. Love, Carolyn
Townsend Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 6:42 AM
A beautiful and peaceful moment. Great writing, I can picture everything so clearly, it is as if I were there. Thank you for sharing and for commenting on my writing. Many smiles from Lolita
Sheart Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 6:26 AM
Hi Sara Sand colored sunrise, what a lovely thought! Smile.. I've always loved the farm life, it's one I wanted to have in my younger years but didn't work out that way. It's one place of Love and beauty. Enjoy it hun! Love Light Truth Patricia
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