The Sun Rose On My World Today

‘Twas darker than a winter’s eve;
My mood this summer morn.
When a miracle from God appeared
To wash away my scorn.

The cobalt of the darkness 
Gave way to gold above.
The sun rose on my world today
And filled my soul with love.

I heard the song of mocking birds
And watched a blue bird fly
Until his lovely azure hue
Was swallowed by the sky.

I smelled the scent of fresh-cut hay,
Of petrichor and sage
As though a troop of summer’s best
Had rushed onto the stage.

I wondered at this miracle
And what this day might bring.
The sun rose on my world today
And made me feel like spring!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 4/4/2022 10:38:00 AM
Dean: A pleasure to read on a less than sunny spring morning. Keep them coming. oldbuck
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Date: 9/5/2019 2:31:00 PM
oh my goodness, Dean, this is so nice! I can almost smell the petrichor and sage, and I love the image of the cobalt giving way to gold... sounds perfect. hugs
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Dean Wood
Date: 9/9/2019 9:50:00 AM
Thank you so much Becca. Petrichor and damp sage brush are two of my favorite smells. Cinnamon Rolls aren't bad either!
Date: 7/19/2019 10:27:00 PM
Wonderful poem. Every new day brings with it a host of possibilities. Would not have it any other way. Have a great day,
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/22/2019 9:28:00 AM
Thank you David. Every sunrise should bring hope!
Date: 7/10/2019 5:08:00 PM
This paints a story with wonderful flow and rhyme. Very well done, and the ending was perfection!........pat
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/11/2019 10:08:00 AM
Thank you Pat. You are always so supportive. I am glad you stopped by.
Date: 7/9/2019 1:34:00 PM
The title’s a springboard for the lovely imagery that follows!
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/9/2019 4:25:00 PM
Thanks Kim!
Date: 7/9/2019 12:02:00 PM
Oh, I love this. Beautiful and hopeful :)
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/9/2019 4:24:00 PM
Glad you like it Heidi. Thank you!
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