Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

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 April 26, 2019 at 5:44 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 April 27, 2019 at 3:08 AM Thanks Darlene, Glad you liked it. Have a blessed weekend, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos April 21, 2019 at 12:57 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 April 21, 2019 at 1:56 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 April 19, 2019 at 2:07 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 April 19, 2019 at 2:45 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