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For the Write a Beautiful Rubaiyat contest of Constance La France/ Jan 22, 2026

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The Goddess Dawn’s Golden Hour

“Shine/ It’s your golden hour (oh)/ You slow down time/ in your golden hour (oh)” Lyrics from JVKE’s “Golden Hour” (Jake Lawson/ Zac Lawson) I waken and see Dawn is raining down. A goddess, she wears sun as her crown. Her droplets (not wet) are instead, gold rays sweeping landscapes as a flared flowing gown. Glorious are the Goddess Dawn’s ways as resplendency on my lawn she lays. Flower petals pose, ready to unfold - their faces upon the goddess to gaze. How beautiful is my garden to behold - Daylillies making a parade of gold and the Morning Glories, facing the sky, dance in the breeze. They’re enchantingly bold. Their crimson faces are anything but shy. Everywhere their warm brilliance meets my eye. Birdsong now has stilled! Sky grows deeper blue. To the “Golden Hour” I must say goodbye.
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Kendrick Avatar
February 20, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Thank you for sharing this winner with us. Congratulations on it being on the winners' list. Way to go. Sara K
La France Avatar
February 19, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Andrea, beautifully penned and congratulations on your win in my contest Write A Beautiful Rubaiyat (My Version) I love the image and your quote, well done, Constance
Watts Avatar
February 14, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Hi Andrea How lovely and your descriptive poem relays Dawns awakening with enchantment and Easy to visualise Congrats on your deserved 1 st placing Cheers Christine
Poteet Avatar
February 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM
You describe well that moment (in the summer/spring) when dawn wakes up the day. Beautiful details in your rubaiyat which set the stage for a golden day despite the fact we have to go to work. Congrats on a fine piece of literature, Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Thanks for such a nice comment
Kauffman Avatar
January 29, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Andrea, you have taken a page out of beauty's book and put it into words! This is just lovely and I love the last line! Well done! Best wishes for a win! May this golden goddess bless each of your mornings.
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Thanks so much, Sam
Croft Avatar
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Beautiful imagery, good luck in the contest!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
January 24, 2026 at 1:35 PM
exquisite in form and beautiful in meaning. well done
Rodgers Avatar
January 23, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Dear Andrea, You made my morning feel brighter. I loved Dawn as a goddess with the sun for a crown it felt joyful and a little playful. Almost like saying goodbye to something beautiful you didn’t want to rush. Winter Blessings, Andrea Daniel
Poet Avatar
January 23, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Superbly executed. It is evident that you thoroughly enjoyed crafting this piece. You always have a knack for rhymes. Continue writing; I found this to be an uplifting poem.
Buhagiar Avatar
January 23, 2026 at 1:54 AM
You are always good at rhymes. I wrote one, but not for any contest, because I didn't read the rules carefully. Too difficult for me.
Kerr Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 11:31 PM
This exceptional rubaiyat is such a masterpiece. Magnificent word selection, innovative scene portrayal. Well done, Andrea, Howard
Hind Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Gorgeous!! I love the flow it's like a golden dawn <3
May Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Wonderful write Andrea, I especially liked the 2nd stanza
Rolland Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 3:14 PM
beautiful poetry, to be read again, quite inspiring and solacing, thanks poet andrea
Dietrich Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Thanks so much, Yann
Godwin Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Absolutely gorgeous, its all there with some spare.
Dietrich Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Thanks, dear friend
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