Sunrise

the sun awakens 
bringing darkly lit grey clouds
the sky’s red parade

add yellow to mix
red starts to depart the scene
and the clouds whiten

now the sky finds blue
the clouds reach their full whiteness
the day has begun

Russell Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Kendrick Avatar
January 9, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Very expressive of morning...I enjoy writing about those sunrises each one is different and has its own uniqueness to be penned..I am glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
Johnson Avatar
January 9, 2012 at 1:15 AM
when color change does rearrange, the kaledioscopic sky...
Onclaud Avatar
January 9, 2012 at 12:15 AM
such splendid imagery you spoil us with, russell.. breathtaking!.. winning hugggs! :)
Sweetheart Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 8:49 PM
PERFECTION IN VISUAL IMAGERY WITH EVERY SET RUSSELL..GOOD LUCK IN CONTEST WITH BRILLIANT BOUQUET OF SUNRISE...
Mister Roboto Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 8:46 PM
I really love your interpretation of the sky! My wife is a photographer who is heavy into the scenes above.
Edwards Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 5:25 AM
What a lovely start to the day.. sweet write Russell xx
Northeast Avatar
January 7, 2012 at 11:01 PM
oh really lovely Russell wakening of day, Brenda : )
Gorelick Avatar
January 7, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Oh, this is very nice..it is a series of changes...well done. BG
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