Sunlight

The earth it brings to light,
As the dawn breaks from night.

We bathe in the warmth of its glow,
During cold winds it can still melt the snow.

It warms the waters so fish can swim free,
But you, might burn to a crisp out on the sea.

Enough of it brings life to vegetation,
Too much will make deserts with little saturation.

We steal from it to make energy,
It is one thing in life that is free.

With it you can play in water or on sand,
Or enjoy a day on a mountain with snow in your hand.

Whatever you choose your day will be bright,
When you see our dear friend the Sunlight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 6:21 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Nikko Palmario's contest "Sunlight" Brian. Love, Carol
Neels Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 9:40 AM
This one is so cool Brian, especially the ending.. Congratulations on your win in Nikko's contest :) WN
Mehta Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM
Congrtulations on the eighth place win in the contest, Brian
Long Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 5:06 PM
i liked this poem a lot and it is a good example of a couplet thanks, trying to learn new forms cory
Sweetheart Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Congrats Brian on your super win in the Sunlight contest... an exquisite entry luv.. enjoy..
K. Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Super congrats Brian with this piece that made me want to bask in the sun :D-- you definitely showed here how the sun is our friend :)!
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