Sherwood At Sunrise

Morning gently wakes.
  Scents of moss and mint mingle
   'neath whippoorwill's reveille.
Melodic lyrics
  whisper pass the rustling leaves -
    echoing dulcet refrains.
Woodland music swirls
  atop harmonious brooks;
    crisp droplets chant the chorus.
Dawn breaks symphonic!
  A cool breeze plays the oboe
   whilst whipping through meadow blades.
A lone fawn’s hoof beat
  lends a distant percussion
   completing nature’s opus.

A forest's paean -
  close your eyes and drown within
   it's orchestral rhapsody.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 6:14 PM
Congratulations on your poetry x3 making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest Mr.John Heck. I wish you the best in the final round. Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 9:07 AM
John, Congratulations on your poems' capture of the first round. Agape, Moses
Haick Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 10:20 AM
My congratulations on your Ist place win, John! So filled with beautiful imagery!!!!! I am so there!!! And I love the oboe-so hauntingly beautiful! Great write! Peace, Audrey
Brown Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Congratulations to you John on your 1st place win in Mac's contest. Love, Carol
La France Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Congratulations on first place, with this beautiful poetry!!!!
Dietrich Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Very pretty!! Congratulatins on our fine win, John!!
Hickman Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 6:39 PM
Congratulations John on your first place win with your descriptive and beautiful musical tones within,,,Blessings..cecil
Sweetheart Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Congrats John on your first place win in Mac's contest . .. amazing write ..amazing win... luv.. Linda-Marie..
Richards Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 5:54 PM
Ahhh...music to my ears, and beautiful poetry to my eyes!! Congratulations, John...on this first place win~~ !! Love, Carrie
Mcgovern Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 5:38 PM
John, Congratulations on your 1st place win. Your poem is amazing Mac
Foster Avatar
October 1, 2009 at 9:12 AM
Hi John, This is a very captivating write, great figurative language throughout my friend I thank you for sharing the read. God Bless, Always, Adell
Shahwan Avatar
September 11, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Interesting poetry.
Lokken Avatar
July 2, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Genius, sorry I didn't comment, I usually do.:) You haven't lost your touch....nature in comparison with a composer conducting a symphony....and the music.....that's a beautiful and brilliant concept. Hugs, Sara:)
Buys Avatar
June 10, 2009 at 12:06 PM
So very sensory and simply delightful. Makes me feel like running barefoot in the rain, lol. very well done. Love Heidie
Jordan Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 12:35 PM
John there never seems to be enough words to express how special I find your poetry to be - A very gifted poet you are, God bless, MJ
Golden Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Simply lovely, John. I've missed your beautiful creations! Ahhhh. This was much needed today. Thank you for taking me to that tranquil setting. Hugs! Donna
Tugaff Avatar
May 19, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Him John, congratulations on your win. More power nad success. Ernilando
Lopez Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 2:50 PM
John, concrats on your placement in Raul's contest.
Hudson Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations for your win in Rauls contest!-AA
Mckenzie Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 11:57 AM
John Congratulations on your second place win I knew you do well with this one! Love Laura :)
Townsend Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 8:43 AM
Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest! Awesome writing, wonderful music. Smiles from Lolita
Strand Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Congrats on your success in Raul's contest John Rgds Brian
Curcio Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 7:12 AM
Congratulations on your win! I especially like music allusions!
Richards Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 6:05 AM
Lovely poem, and well deserved win in Raul's contest! Congratulations and best wishes, John! Love, Carrie
Winter Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 5:29 AM
Congratulations John on your big win in Raul's contest! Love, Shar
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