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Summer Morn

Dawn gently woke the sun on this summer morn
He yawned with splayed fingers of tepid light
dappling brown cattails along the river's bank
and gilded the wings of mosquito hawks in flight


December 17, 2021
Bite Size Poem #30 Contest
Sponsor: Line Gauthier

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2021

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Line Gauthier Date: 11/13/2022 8:43:00 AM Beautiful poem, Lin ~ Login to Reply

David Kavanagh Date: 12/30/2021 9:01:00 AM Your summer morn is indeed an eye opener Lin, congratulations on your first place, I cannot nor do not complain, on being runner up to this outstanding stanza, cheers David Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/30/2021 9:34:00 AM Thank you so much for such gracious congratulations, David. I haven't looked at the list, but I am delighted to learn that you're also on it. I will get to it very soon! Hugs and cheers.

Sara Kendrick Date: 12/30/2021 7:06:00 AM Congrats on this winner. Sara Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/30/2021 9:32:00 AM Thanks ever so much, Sara.

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 12/29/2021 6:07:00 PM Beautiful imagery and a well deserved win! Blessings and Happy New Year, Paulette Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/30/2021 4:40:00 AM Merci for the congrats and well wishes, Paulette. I wish the same for you in 2022.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 12/29/2021 12:59:00 PM Congratulations on your win. What a beautiful write. Love your line "Dawn gently woke the sun on this summer morn." The star of a pretty day. Have a blessed day and New Year 2022........... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/30/2021 4:39:00 AM Thank you so much, Paula. I hope your new year treats you kindly.

Christuraj Alex Date: 12/29/2021 8:42:00 AM Wow! Great Work! Congratulations! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/30/2021 4:38:00 AM Thank you very much, Chris.

Lindsay Laurie Date: 12/26/2021 4:38:00 PM Hello Lin ... I can see nice images in your poem - thanks Lin - Lindsay Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/27/2021 2:25:00 AM Thanks so much, Lindsay.

John Gondolf Date: 12/22/2021 2:43:00 AM I enjoyed this relaxing piece, Lin, a sunrise over the water is always so beautiful and serene. Hope all is well in the Crescent City. Hugs, John Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/23/2021 2:41:00 AM All is well in my part of the world, John. Not far from yours. Thanks for the sweet compliment.

Sotto Poet Date: 12/21/2021 6:32:00 AM Lin, this is incredibly harmonious and wonderful. Your use of adjectives to describe your imagery is excellent. This is a magnificent piece of writing. Best of luck in the contest. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/21/2021 11:07:00 AM Merci, Lasaad. You made me smile ;)

John Hamilton Date: 12/20/2021 10:20:00 AM Wonderful imagery Lin, especially loved the last line! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/21/2021 4:51:00 AM I appreciate your opinion, JD. Thank you.

Gary Radice Date: 12/20/2021 1:08:00 AM I love the description of the sun's rays as fingers. The personification of dawn and sun works beautifully in this lovely descriptive piece Lin. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/20/2021 3:11:00 AM Thank you so very much for your remarks, Gary. I love feedback on which lines readers like.

Robert Lindley Date: 12/19/2021 1:36:00 PM "In my youth I woke on such sweet summer morns. My darling beside me, my joy reborn. And truly wondrous was the risen sun. Our day ahead full of love and great fun." Your fine poem enticed that stanza right on out of me quick as a wink and a splash. Such beautiful imagery you paint! A fav ans a true gem too.. God bless.. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/20/2021 3:10:00 AM I'm so happy that my lines reminded you of happier times, Robert. Thank you, and I hope all is better in your world.

Joanna Daniel Date: 12/18/2021 5:41:00 AM This is a wonderful image, I can just see it in my eye, Lin:) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/18/2021 6:00:00 AM Thanks so very much for seeing the morning through my eyes, Jo.

Mike Gentile Date: 12/18/2021 4:57:00 AM So interesting that Dawn is male for you here, don't often see that! Your morning tableau is beautiful and full of wonderful images that ticks my fancy!! Happy Saturday Lin !!! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/18/2021 5:19:00 AM Good morning, Mike. Actually, I see Dawn as being feminine...she woke the sun. Thanks so much for liking my imagery. I appreciate your lovely comments.

John Lawless Date: 12/17/2021 6:12:00 PM One tasty little bite here Lin, beautifully done...the "gilded wings of mosquito hawks" got me.... Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/18/2021 4:00:00 AM I'm so pleased you liked this one. Thanks, John.

Deb M Date: 12/17/2021 5:28:00 PM How absolutely beautiful Lin! Debx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/18/2021 3:59:00 AM Thank you very much, Deb.

Jan Allison Date: 12/17/2021 4:57:00 PM what wonderful imagery Lin:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/18/2021 3:59:00 AM Thanks so much, Jan.

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/17/2021 1:04:00 PM The birth of a new day, you captured it well Lin. Tom Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/17/2021 1:14:00 PM You know how much I appreciate you for so many kind remarks. Thanks, Tom.

L Milton Hankins Date: 12/17/2021 12:32:00 PM Lin, this is so melodic, so beautiful. I love your choice of adjectives for your images. Beautiful writing. Best wishes in the contest. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 12/17/2021 1:13:00 PM Thank you for always supporting my poetry, Milt.