The Artist Known As Dawn

At eventide, a vapor thick and cold
is creeping. Those that sleep are unaware
The world outside their homes it will enfold
as Goddess Moon hangs pouting in despair.
She can’t break through to show her light so fair.

But Dawn appears just at the break of day
and sees the sky, a canvas dripping gray.
She takes her paints and paintbrush and resolves
to paint a sky that rivals a Monet,
for art emerges as the fog dissolves!

For Brian Strand's
ANY 2011 POEM with any theme or form max 12 lines Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Duncan Avatar
April 12, 2013 at 7:51 PM
I love the dawn colors, nature is so awesome, and I see you won ;} I'm so glad you liked my Caturday haiku's,, as I said before, trying to learn real haiku's ;} Dizain I've never heard ;}
A   Avatar
March 2, 2012 at 10:02 PM
ANDREA..READING UP ON SOME OLD CONTEST* CONGRATULATIONS~ WITH YOUR AWESOME WIN! ;-)*always..pd
Bagnall Avatar
January 10, 2012 at 6:01 AM
A very pretty poem with lovely imagery, I really like the phrase "pouting in despair", I'm not sure why but it fits really well. Congrats on the win.
Smith Avatar
January 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Congratulations on this first place win! A lovely weave; an impressionist painting of dawn.
Song Avatar
January 7, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Very very artistic write here, gal. I love the couplets and the sky that rivals a Monet...congrats my friend. Wonderful. Gwendolen
Quigley Avatar
January 6, 2012 at 2:02 PM
I missed this one in 2011. Glad you brought it back. Well done Andrea.
Arno Avatar
January 6, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your outstanding write. Have a great day. Jon
Devnath  Avatar
January 6, 2012 at 8:48 AM
Congratulation on your superb win in the contest. Loved it. Thanks, bl
Brown Avatar
January 6, 2012 at 6:59 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's "Any 2011 Poem" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
September 25, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's "Dizain" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Sounds like L.A. to me Andrea. So happy to see you take the number 2 spot. I am drained from making comments, so guess I will get offline for now. Hope you had a great day.
Foster Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 5:26 AM
Congratulations Andrea. the early morning fog lifts to reveal a glorious warm day. well done...luv Marg
Jones Avatar
September 22, 2011 at 7:01 PM
Go Dawn!! Wow, Andrea, there's some great writes in this contest! This is one of them! Way to go, girl! Thanks for cheerin' my eve.. have a beauty one~N
Puddifoot Avatar
September 22, 2011 at 6:42 PM
congrats on a super 2nd place! I like the title and the closing line especially...I wouldn't worry about writing things plainly as you see them andrea, it obviously works for you, if it ain't broke don't fix it! besides, there's plenty of lovely imagery in this one :-)
Devonshire Avatar
September 22, 2011 at 5:24 PM
VERY beautifully written, Andrea, and I love the imagery throughout. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Freeman Avatar
September 22, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Andrea, Beautufully flowing Verse. Worthy of all honor, Congratulations on your placement. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
September 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Congrats Andrea on 2nd place win with this dynamic poetry.. so honored to share with u luv.. great words..
Mehta Avatar
September 22, 2011 at 6:20 AM
Conmgratulations on the win in my contest, andrea
Johnson Avatar
September 16, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Dusk paints in the dark of night. Images of death and fright. Where evil lurks among the gloom. And joy is lost within the tomb. Lest,be aware when dusk strokes paint. The innocence his brush will taint.
Brown Avatar
September 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM
I would like to take this time to thank you for your kind words on my poetry. I would also like to let you know I always enjoy reading your wonderful poetry Andrea. Love, Carol
Sumler Avatar
September 11, 2011 at 6:45 AM
beautiful art of dawn in this dizain Andrea! you've done a splendid job with this form and im sure the dr. would be pleased with your dazzling entry!
Foster Avatar
September 11, 2011 at 3:10 AM
Beautiful as the dawn its self. A Dawn that rivals Monet's work. nicely done Andrea. I find this form difficult, my attempts usually turn out not making much sense. luv Marg
Macmillan Avatar
September 10, 2011 at 6:59 AM
Love this one, Andrea. Been up since around 6- this morning is a gift. Girl is SLEEPING. I get to read and comment. Heaven ... and rare. The sky you described I just saw. You captured it perfectly... I wage a winner, here! PS - do you own one of those magic bags and if so does it help your pain? I couldn't live without mine. Hugs and smiles as always sent your way, Cyndi
Babcock Avatar
September 9, 2011 at 2:35 PM
WOW this is a beauty. love phyl
Horne Avatar
September 9, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Beautiful write - and I love the title too
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