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Mornings Rejuvenation


The rising hands of dawn

Spread wide

And upwards, climb

Leisurely she ascends

Scattering shafts of golden light

Seized from Sol’s own rich supply

 

Darkness ebbs to shades of gray;

Slivers of colored brilliance seep into the day

 

A warm light breeze follows in her wake

Shyly caressing life along its way

 

Dewy grass lays out its finest jewels

Displays a prism carpet to the world

 

I see

And hear the silence

In awe,

With quickened breath

I breathe in peace

 

6.20.2010
revised 6.28.2010

© Tonya

— Tonya, Jun 22, 2010

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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

15 years 11 months ago

Dear Lady

This is a beautiful soul stirring piece! I loved every intoxicating word of it. Simply brilliant! Always, Cat
Tonya

Tonya

15 years 11 months ago

What a lovely thing to say.

I am honored by your comment and so very glad you enjoyed it. I wish I could view this sight every morning. But, the light has to be just right and I have to be up in time! lol Thank you for reading and taking the time to leave comment. It is most appreciated. Always, Tonya
xena465

xena465

15 years 11 months ago

Hi Tonya

Brilliant write. Some really great images and very well written. Xena Quote: Science is what you know; philosophy is what you don't know. - Bertrand Russell
themoonman

themoonman

15 years 11 months ago

Tonya...

Some stars for your sunshiney poem the only suggestions are these, maybe a bit more concentration on the punctuation, line caps and pauses... example, The rising hands of dawn spread wide and upwards, climb. (seems to need a pause there) Darkness ebbs to shades of gray and Slivers of brilliant color, seep into the day I love that image as it is one that I love to see but I think the "and" and the "the" could be omitted. merely suggestions my friend, an enjoyable piece, a truly wonderful ending... an ahhhh moment. Richard
Kailashana

Kailashana

15 years 11 months ago

Nice. Really lovely poem

Nice. Really lovely poem awash with imagery. I would tighten it up a bit with Richard's suggestions. ~A "People sometimes inquire what form of government is most suitable for an artist to live under. To this question there is only one answer. The form of government that is most suitable to the artist is no government at all." Oscar Wilde
Tonya

Tonya

15 years 11 months ago

I am most surprised!

Xena, Richard, Mand, Greeneyes, and Kailashana... Thank you all. So very much. What a lovely suprise to wake up to this morning. I am really glad you found enjoyment in the poem. And yes, Richard,I will add my punctuation. Some do, some don't..but I think I am getting lazy with that and it does help! Thanks for the suggestions and agreement they are needed from Kailashana. Have a beautiful day all, As Always, Tonya
judyanne

judyanne

15 years 11 months ago

tonya !!!!

there is no critiquing this just have to tell you to take a bow love judy xxxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html
Tonya

Tonya

15 years 11 months ago

Judy :)

My heart sings. Besides the satisfaction most writers feel at just writing, I think one of the best feelings is having others read and enjoy the work. My thanks to you. I am honored. Sincerely, Tonya
Tonya

Tonya

15 years 11 months ago

Thank you, Jess

You are totally right. I ran my spell check in word, thought I had corrected that. I did do the corrections Richard suggested, yesterday. (except 1, which I wanted to keep) Anything else? It is kind of a sugary poem...maybe not your taste, but all input is welcome. Always, Tonya
weirdelf

weirdelf

15 years 11 months ago

hey it's not sugary, it's lovely

big difference, and I might not have written it but I did enjoy it. A couple of things I could suggest. Inch by inch she ascends inch by inch implies a stop/start movement to me and ascends terminates the line rather abruptly, perhaps something like gradually she is ascending Seized from Sol’s own rich supply who could resist some more alliteration here and a slightly less technical sounding word that supply? Seized from Sol’s own source so those lines would read- gradually she is ascending Scattering shafts of golden light, Seized from Sol’s own source Slivers of colored brilliance, seep into the day [don't need the comma] A warm light breeze follows in her wake Shyly caressing all objects in its way mmm, "in its way" sounds like obstructions, where I see the breeze moving round caressinlgy. maybe it's the word objects that gives me pause. Maybe- Shyly caressing the land on its way Just suggestions, see what you think Cheers, Jess, Reprehensibly irrepressible,
Tonya

Tonya

15 years 11 months ago

Jess,

I love your ideas! and I thank you for the imput on the piece. I will work on making some changes. I do see what you mean on making the flow so much smoother in meaning. Is late and just now checking on stuff. Thank you, your time and comments are very appreciated. Sincerely, Tonya
Tonya

Tonya

15 years 11 months ago

Jess and Richard,

I've taken your suggestions and applied most. I may not have used your words exactly, but found ones with similar flow, due to your excellent ideas. (I left sol' supply. I do love alliteration and see your point. But I liked the sound carried over from the above sentence.. light/supply.. the long i sound, to me gives the 2 sentences glue..? Am I totally off? You see, you guys, theres much I need to learn! Just being reminded to stop and think, not only of the content of the poem, but the way the words fit. If that makes sense! Thank you..please, tell me if you think is better. Always, Tonya