Soft Repose

Daybreak in Georgia
Heavy dark gray clouds
On the horizon first light
Streaked with light thulian pink

Yard light still shines
No stars, no moon
Surroundings that could gloom
But quietness penetrates pushes away

Roosters alert me to day light
They're in command in their
Domain, letting all know
This is my space, stay away

Relaxation comes riding
Slowly over the slopping rise
Releasing the tension
That builds from everyday life

Cheer-up, cheer-up
Sings the nearest bird
Calling to her mate
Faintly he answers

The thulian pink streaks have disappeared
Clouds have enveloped the sun
Predicting rain showers today
Dampness is filling the air

Crickets alert the other creatures
That they are up and out
Their comrades answer in like fashion
Jump and hide morning light's here

Sound that is unfamiliar
Can't give it a name
Sounds like a bird saying cheer-up
But with a higher pitched sound

Magnolia tree has some white
Blooms now, that contrast those
Gorgeous, shining deep green leaves
Which have a fuzzy underside

Jet flying high over can only hear
Vision is limited because of the overcast
Sound didn't last long
How fast do they move now

Crepe Myrtle loaded
With purple blooms
Draw all nature's 
Friends to her door

The daybreak and quiet
Gave a soft repose
To the early morning
Giving me strength for day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Fraser Avatar
August 27, 2009 at 5:45 AM
Delightful write Sara>>James
Mitchell Avatar
August 26, 2009 at 6:49 PM
Beautiful poem :) ~Katie
Brown Avatar
August 23, 2009 at 8:47 AM
Excellent Sunday morning poetry reading Sara. Thank you for sharing your poetry and for your kind comments. Love, Carol
Strand Avatar
August 23, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Love that last verseSara.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments.
Curcio Avatar
August 23, 2009 at 12:35 AM
All these poems that you posted on this day are quite wonderful Sara. These are wonderful snapshots of Georgia :-)
Culverhouse Avatar
August 22, 2009 at 5:33 PM
good job, did you have a good day?
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