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Sunrise Sonnet

I stand upon our Makakilo hill And gaze toward the valley calm and still. The brilliant sun will soon be rising high Morphing rays of gold in the twilight sky. The clouds are rimmed in light as Sol ascends. Another day in paradise begins— As birds begin their chorus in the trees Our flag waves softly in Hawaiian breeze. A floral scent embraces humid air Of heaven's divine fragrance sweet and fair. I love to rise before the dawn each day Enriched by nature's wonders as I pray. I see the good in all mankind and know That peace will come to nations as we grow. (non-traditional Sonnet) Happy Easter to Everyone!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 8/22/2020 11:36:00 PM
"Morphing rays of gold in the twilight sky" is such a delightful depiction in words of the transcendent beauty of a sunrise, Connie. To know that you posted this with an Easter greeting gives it double meaning. Happy to revisit this today, I feel like I could see, smell, and taste a gorgeous Hawai'ian dawn ~ John
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Date: 2/25/2020 4:43:00 PM
Connie, I just adore your Easter sunrise sonnet! A lovely balance of spiritual, nature, and optimism. I especially love the sunrise imagery and the Hawaiian references. Gorgeous! ~ John
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/26/2020 3:02:00 AM
Thank you very much John. The sunrise is very beautiful making this poem write itself. xxoo
Date: 1/14/2019 10:59:00 AM
Rummaging in your earlier poems I came across this lovely one, Connie. The beauty and inspiration of your Hawaiian dawn is one that I 'envy' and wish I could be there to share! Best regards // paul
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 1/14/2019 4:43:00 PM
I am sure Malta has some just as stunning Paul. There is something magic about being on an island isn't there? Thank you for your lovely comment! : ) xxoo
Date: 4/12/2010 1:32:00 PM
Great sonnet meter and thanks for putting non traditional on it, but I still love it just as much as a traditional one. thanks for your sweet comments to my robin poem. LUv, andrea
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Date: 4/7/2010 6:47:00 AM
Such a spiritual up-lifting Sonnet. Thank you for sharing, Connie. Lainie
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Date: 4/4/2010 6:22:00 AM
It must still be pre-sunrise in Hawaii, Connie, but I hope you do wake up to find such beauty. Happy Easter, Carolyn
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