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The Beauty of Trees At Sunrise

Waking oneself up in the early morn especially in springtime when you arise your eyes are opened to all one sees there are birds airing their tuneful cries You want to still yourself at that moment stand to wish the world would just stop taking in that thing of sheer beauty such glory to admire holding never to drop It's such a thing most glorious walking in the midst of a wood nothing can be compared at all focus your eyes there be understood All of this must be seen before sunrise to capture the colours so awesomely bright no painter could bring out such perfection takes your breath away there at first sight ('Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise.') - George Washington Carver (1860-1943)

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/26/2019 5:44:00 PM

Hello Gordon McConnell, yes the sunrise is beautiful to see. I also like the sunsets. they are also beautiful to see. Trees are beautiful in su rise and su set. have a nice evening my friend.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/27/2019 3:08:00 AM

Thanks Darlene, Glad you liked it. Have a blessed weekend, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/21/2019 12:57:00 PM

When 5 and 6 years of age lived in Taunton, Somerset, England and I remember taking walks with my parents a short way from our house, alongside, a river and fields of bluebells. I can only imagine how beautiful the woods are at sunrise in Scotland. Awesome poem Gordon - an absolute fav. for me. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/21/2019 1:56:00 PM

Thanks Jenny, glad you found it awesome and one of your favourites. So you lived your early years in Somerset, I wondered when you said you had UK nationality. I have never been to that part of the UK but looks beautiful countryside. Blessings always,Gordon

Ann Gilmour

Date: 4/19/2019 2:07:00 AM

Your poem has taken me on that early morning walk Gordon, with your imagery and your exquisite words, it was a joy to meander through your wood and to witness the vivid colours and the peace and tranquility - thank you Gordon. Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Easter to you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx A FAV for me...

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 4/19/2019 2:45:00 AM

Thanks Ann, Glad this took you on such a pleasant morning walk. Trust you'll have a blessed weekend and happy Easter, Gordon xx