Sunlight

At first glimmer the rooster crows
 proclaiming dawn of a new day
As critters flutter a barn door shudders
 sending the early bird on its way

Among the leaves and hardy stems
 dewy petals curled so tight
Leisurely unfurl and delicately twirl
 embracing the shimmering light

Gently parting the drawn curtains
 waking with a glowing caress
Lured from dreams with diffused beams
 the warm transition out of darkness

Along with elements of fire, water, and air
 relying on its natural sustenance
For growth and vitamin D, warmth and energy
 we cannot be deprived of  our solar radiance
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
June 19, 2011 at 8:49 AM
You have a great talent and my hat off to you for this great poem.
Brown Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 6:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Nikko Palmario's contest "Sunlight" Shani. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
April 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Wonderful write!Congrats Shani on your win in the contest---kashinath
Guzzi Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM
Very very nice meter a sweet write. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Neels Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 2:54 AM
Hey there Shani, congratulations on your win in Nikko's contest with this awesome descriptive write of yours ;) WN
Muzzey Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 6:46 PM
Congratulations on your win with this wonderful write. I enjoyed the read. Caryl
Dietrich Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 2:55 PM
way to go, shani, I hope third place gets a book. YOu deserve one!
Mehta Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 2:12 PM
Congrtulations on the third place win in the contest, Shani
K. Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 1:14 PM
check soupmail pls thank you :)
Sweetheart Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Congrats Shani on your super win in the Sunlight contest .. exquisite entry .. enjoy with luv..
Gorelick Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Congrats on your big win..this was a great subject and you did a great job with it. BG
George   Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Sensational! Dear Shani. Many congrats on your BIG WIN. Lainie
Falotico Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Such a joy to see your name up in the winners list...Congrats
K. Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 11:02 AM
This one had amazing lines that just stayed with me, Shani-- I could just picture this in my mind so well :) Loved that 3rd stanza of yours-- Super congrats on this awesome poem :) will soupmail you later :D
Johnson Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Great writing and great win. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 6:55 AM
What a beautiful sunny day here at my house. I am so happy to be able to read your beautiful poetry this morning Shani. I hope you will enjoy your day and that you find inspiration along the way. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 9:44 PM
loved how you related it to nature. Great entry!
Susan Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 4:15 PM
Very nice. "parting the dawn curtains..." beautiful.
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