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The Gift of a Day

in tangerine streamers
and crimson bows
this day unwrapped
itself like the gift
that it is

the edges
of the horizon
held the moon
flickering
like candles
atop a cake
before fading
in the trails
of smokeless mist

the break of day
blossomed
in a palette 
of autumn's
golden bouquet 
delicately painted
upon the cannvas

tonight
i will send
my wishes
adrift
with the stars
in hopes
of a tomorrow's rise

Copyright © Sandra Adams | Year Posted 2019

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Constance La France Date: 5/13/2020 6:59:00 PM Sandra, lovely, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest _Constance Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/22/2019 8:35:00 PM My pleasure Sandra. Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 10/23/2019 9:34:00 AM :) hugs

Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/22/2019 8:36:00 AM Your poem is a gift. Hugs Rick. Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 10/22/2019 9:28:00 AM as is your friendship :), thank you so much Rick! hugs

Line Gauthier Date: 10/21/2019 7:50:00 PM A beautiful poem for your birthday, Sandra. Very best wishes to you!! Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 10/21/2019 9:13:00 PM Thank you so much Line :)

Brenda Chiri Date: 10/21/2019 2:48:00 PM Back to wish you a happy birthday Sandy! Hope your day is as wonderful as you are a friend!;) Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 10/21/2019 6:41:00 PM Thank you so much Brenda, i had to work but it was still a good day :)

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 10/21/2019 1:34:00 PM Such a fine write Sandy nice imagery throughout making it a joy to read. Hope you have a blessed birthday, poetry and birthday hugs, Gordon Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 10/21/2019 6:40:00 PM Thank you so much Gordon.... hugs :)

Hello There Date: 10/21/2019 1:26:00 PM Beautiful imagery here, Sandy ~ and at least the day is a gorgeous one :) Happy Birthday, my poetic friend <3 Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 10/21/2019 6:40:00 PM Thank you so much my friend...i guess the dark one last night was inner fear.... hugs :)

Brenda Chiri Date: 10/21/2019 11:48:00 AM Beautiful Sandy as always!;) Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 10/21/2019 11:49:00 AM thank you so much Brenda :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 10/21/2019 11:27:00 AM Gift of the day is your beautiful poetry, Sandy--excellent imagery ..tangerine..crimson..candles upon a cake..golden bouquet..what more can one wish for! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/21/2019 3:09:00 PM Happy Birthday my friend...sending good wishes your way..may all your dreams come true!! Sandra Adams Date: 10/21/2019 11:37:00 AM Thank you so much Vijay....the sun is out, that is enough of a birthday gift for me...it would be nicer if it was a day off but it's still a beautiful day :) hugs

Chris Green Date: 10/21/2019 10:24:00 AM If those wishes are anywhere near as beautiful as this poem, I know they will come true. This was gorgeous, perhaps a little lonely but still filled with beautiful thoughts and wishes. Login to Reply Sandra Adams Date: 10/21/2019 10:37:00 AM Thank you so much my friend....wishing for some birthday cake i guess...since i shouldn't really have it....but the day is beautiful even if i have to work :) hugs