Sonnet Contest -Daybreak

Fair dawn awaits

Once more fair dawn awaits the radiant sun
Clothed in her mantle daubed with streaks of light.
And faithful to the course which life must run;
Receives the baton from retreating night.

Remote yet not alone, for down below
Creation is preparing to rejoice;
Faint silhouettes of trees begin to show,
And birdsong swells to greet her in full voice.

The precious golden orb will soon arise
And dawn prepares to slowly slip away
A blush of pink expands across the skies
The sun cuts through at last: a brand new day.

This gift of new beginnings should impart
A sense of awe in every human heart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 10/27/2020 1:18:00 PM
The passing of the baton from night to daybreak is so eloquently stated, with your personification of dawn, the shifting colors during transition, the awakening of nature, and the concluding couplet exhorting us to hold such wonders in awe. I loved the line "Creation is preparing to rejoice". I need not remind how much I value your carefully chosen language and musical rhythms. This ode to morning ought to be sung lustily "to greet her in full voice". Dazzling.
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Date: 9/6/2018 7:52:00 AM
Truly an awesome sonnet my friend! I so love finding such gems. Its like finding the treasure pot at the end of the rainbow,,, A fav.. a jewel..
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Wendy Watson
Date: 9/6/2018 10:21:00 AM
What wonderfully kind words, Robert. I found your poem 'Redbone' very moving by the way.
Date: 8/12/2018 3:23:00 PM
A beautifully crafted sonnet filled with evocative images and elegant phrases. Well done, Wendy
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Wendy Watson
Date: 8/13/2018 12:53:00 AM
I so appreciate such encouraging remarks as someone who is just beginning to discover her creative side!
Date: 8/5/2018 5:22:00 PM
I am positive I commented on this beauty but I don't see my comment. I loved everything about this remarkable write Wendy. Congratulations on your wonderful placement! : )
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Wendy Watson
Date: 8/13/2018 12:54:00 AM
Thank you again, Connie, My God-given brain is being used in a brand new way recently! It's fun being creative!
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