Watching the Sun Rise

At first the sun's fingers
Poke up just a bit,
Seeming to find the ocean's ledge,
They grab a hold of it.

With radiant arms extended,
It raises itself higher,
Then sits upon the ocean's rim -
A fuzzy ball of fire.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 3/5/2022 12:51:00 PM
Imagery I can see the warmth...Love it!
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Date: 3/5/2022 12:23:00 PM
Nice. Thanks for sharing the Dawning. Love the metaphorical imaging. Peace and Love.
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Date: 2/26/2022 8:15:00 AM
What a lovely poem and your imagery is stunning, Raven.
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Date: 2/25/2022 9:07:00 PM
Nice
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Date: 12/3/2020 5:21:00 PM
My how I love that fuzzy ball of fire, all seasons I might add, especially in the winter, when I need it the most. Your poetry is exquisite. God bless.
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Date: 5/4/2019 7:02:00 PM
I love this poem. Great one :)
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Date: 4/29/2019 5:59:00 AM
o beautiful
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Date: 9/19/2016 2:51:00 PM
Just as fine the second time. Congrats, daver
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Date: 9/19/2016 11:05:00 PM
Thanks for the kind comments!
Date: 7/22/2016 12:36:00 PM
Just the way a talented child would say it. I Love children's poetry. I am absolutely crazy about this one. You be cool. Love, daver
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Date: 4/5/2015 9:25:00 PM
Raven :) Congratulations!! <3 you are one of the poetry soups Top and Hottest Poet, -this month. I hope you enjoyed Your Easter Weekend PLUS, Your name on the featured page of the ~Best New Poet~ Enjoy the coming week. Love LINDA
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Date: 3/29/2015 11:44:00 AM
I picked up Raven's children's poetry book, Dozy Poems, Cozy Days, last month for my nephew. Not only did it calm him down during nap time but my sister said it was the perfect introduction to her child to the world of poetry. Anyway, I ended up getting a copy myself! So great to see more of her poems here!
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Date: 3/28/2015 12:49:00 PM
"I've read Raven's children's poetry book and was excited to see poetry of hers in the Soup! Good stuff great Imagery Thanks Diana
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