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The Light of Day

Sol, bloodied and bleeding, slowly starts to set, defeated by night. Chameleon clouds change color, absorbing drops of crimson light. Purple and pink paint western skies, like vermillion carnival glass. And a golden horizon shines like a cauldron of molten brass. Black cloaks the heavens in velvet; an ebony softness that flows. And sleep's allowed to wander free, to tend to fantasies and woes. The sun rises like a phoenix from the charcoal ashes of night. And sets the eastern skies afire with Dawn's exquisite morning light. Orange, yellow, and cinnamon ink scattered clouds of misty grey. And a mix of pastel colors confirms that Sol is on his way. Shadows quiver, breaking from black, as sunrise chases night away. And twinkling stars slowly vanish, washed away by the light of day.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 4/9/2018 2:12:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on your #1 placement, Emile.
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Date: 4/9/2018 2:23:00 PM
Thanks Line, I appreciate your visits my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/19/2018 3:12:00 AM
Congratulations, Emile on your great win.
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Date: 2/19/2018 8:47:00 AM
Thanks Subimal, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/18/2018 5:36:00 PM
Such beautiful imagery, Emile! Congratulations on your First Place win! Sandra :)
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Date: 2/19/2018 8:46:00 AM
Thank you so much Sandra, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/18/2018 4:08:00 PM
I knew you'd "slay" this contest, Emile! Absolutely fantastic poem!! A fave for me!
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Date: 2/19/2018 8:44:00 AM
Thanks Laura, your words have brought a smile to my heart my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/18/2018 3:37:00 PM
Superb imagery shimmers through your poem from sunset to sunrise, Emile. Such a beauty! Congratulations on your wonderful first place win! ~Susan
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Date: 2/19/2018 8:37:00 AM
Thanks Susan, your comments are truly appreciated it my friend Emile.
Date: 2/18/2018 12:52:00 PM
Dear Emile ... I do think Silent One's daughter knows a masterful piece when she reads one!!! Congratulations on your win!! ~Judy
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Date: 2/18/2018 2:32:00 PM
Thanks Judith, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/18/2018 12:21:00 PM
- Congratulations, Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/18/2018 2:31:00 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/18/2018 11:46:00 AM
Emile this was my daughter's favourite poem.. It is an excellent write.. congratulations on your first place in the contest..
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Date: 2/18/2018 2:30:00 PM
Thank you so much Silent One, you and your daughter are very gracious with your time and compliments, I appreciate both my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/16/2018 12:19:00 PM
Wow Emile!!! This is just beautiful. Darkness quivers, then cowers back acquiescing to a new day. LOVE that line!! Surely a winner! ~ Judy
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Date: 2/16/2018 3:34:00 PM
Thanks again Judith, your words have brought a smile to my heart, my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/15/2018 10:20:00 PM
The imagery is spectacular. Lovely poem, Emile. Superbly done.
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Date: 2/16/2018 9:28:00 AM
Thank you so much Line, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/15/2018 12:02:00 PM
- A colorful and beautiful poem, Emile - I love your description - Best wishes in the contest (welcome to my suggestion :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/15/2018 5:11:00 PM
Thank you so much Anne-Lise, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile.

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