Sunrise Splendor

The early morning sunrise is awash
with a royal flush of splendorous colors. 
Amethyst with pink tinged hues create 
a regal contrast to moody grey clouds. 
Yawning shadows dissipate, while trees 
that dot the countryside awaken. 

Splashes of sunlight peak tentatively 
through puffed pillows of clouds
sending a fillegrie of yellow sunbeams 
down to softly touch the earth below. 

Chill morning air rises over the 
free flowing fields that lie, forgotten
between dwellings that stand in silence 
at the edge of the city.
 
As the sun slowly warms the horizon
life begins to stir, people begin to rise
wild rabbits and creatures 
in fields hide away.

This splendid, purple sunrise
ushers in yet another dawn
as the perpetual cycle of life 
is repeated once again. 



Written on 2/15/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 2:36 PM
Lovely, Laura. Congrats on your top win.
Dietrich Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 12:02 PM
Splendid writing, Laura. A very well deserved win. Congratulations!
Pandit Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 7:00 AM
Congrats Laura on your first place win!
Gupta Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 9:31 PM
Congratulations for the well deserved top win for this smoothly flowing lovely poem, Laura ...
Sietesantos Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 5:41 PM
This is such a beautiful array of sunrise colors! I love the smooth flow, awesome imagery, and tribute to nature in all its glory! Congratulations on a well-deserved win, my friend! Hugs. Pandita
Canerdy Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 4:51 PM
SO LOVELY--well deserving of the win, Laura! Janice
Leiser Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 4:53 PM
Thanks, Janice :)
Ashley Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 4:37 PM
Returning with congratulations Laura on your wonderful first place win with your poem of dawn's grandeur.. ~Susan
Leiser Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 4:53 PM
Thanks, Susan :)
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February 18, 2018 at 12:14 PM
- A piece of art from nature and your pen ... Congratulations, Laura :)- hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Leiser Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 4:04 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise :)
One Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 11:58 AM
The first stanza is simply amazing Laura... I would comment more on all of the entries, but I have conjunctivitus.. congratulations on your first place in the contest..
Leiser Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 4:04 PM
Thank you, Silent, for my place in your contest! I'm so sorry you have conjunctivitus :( You take care and hope you heal very quickly! All the best to you :)
Wigley Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 1:00 AM
Lovely piece, Laura, hugely descriptive. Good luck in the contest. Viv x
Leiser Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 4:35 PM
Thank you, Viv :)
Ashley Avatar
February 17, 2018 at 9:30 AM
A beautifully poetic rendition of the photo Laura with lush imagery that captures the splendor and expectations of the dawning of a new day. A beautiful write. Best wishes for a win. ~Susan
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February 16, 2018 at 9:04 AM
A lovely poetic description of the photo Laura! Best of luck in the contest. ~Judy
Pandit Avatar
February 16, 2018 at 6:22 AM
I enjoyed reading your interpretation of the sunrise photo..your words of splendor capture the colors and emotions..well delivered verses, Laura. Best for a win.
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