Stunning sunrise

I was inspired by one of Phil Sanders beautiful sunrise photos to write this poem. He has kindly let me use the photo with my poem. Thank you Phil.

It's a new day
finally on it's way
The sky is dark and brooding
with little shafts of light so soothing
Here comes a tiny peek
at the sunrise so meek

As dawn slowly unfolds
it no longer feels cold
Shimmering ribbons of gold
so beautiful and bold
Slivers of sunlight
banish another night

The golden orb is now up high
so beautiful it makes you sigh
Sky filled with hues of fiery red
so glorious,  you can't stay in bed
Absorb it all and wonder the beauty
as the world goes about it's daily duty

See the path of the reflection
going in the boat's direction
A path right through the boat
looking like a well worn coat
What beauty before our eyes
watching the stunning sunrise

Sally Edwards
29/03/2008

Reviews

[J. Marc]

Another excellent ode to Nature!
The sense of wonder (and almost veneration) is very well translated to the reader. Your poem also reinitiates us to the ceremonial of sunrise in a very subtle way. Yes, it is a new day, a new birth and a new hope for active persons to forge their life and destiny!
Thank you so much for giving us such beautiful images!

[Brandon]

I wish I was there with a nice cup of tea. Beautiful write!

[Kris Tate]

Beautiful imagery, I can see the sunrise. They don't makes sunrises like that here in the woods.

[Valentine]

Reading this makes me miss the flat lands or the hills wheere I wasn't surrounded by forests when I used to be able to see the sun rise and set..I think that God's paintings are the best of all paintings..Nice write..God bless..Valentine

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This was beautiful! It described the sunrise so well. I loved it.

[Patsy]

You just made me think about summer... thank you!

[Jason Nuciola]

i love it's beauty

[Shadows of Sight]

Oh sally! this was absolutely divine!
Make me take a minute and soak in the morning rays and sighing in complete contentment.

Great Write!
I hope your inspiration continues to supply you with such wonderful idea's and visions!

[Phil Sanders]

Fabulous poem .. delighted the photo inspired you .....

[Belinda Rice]

wow that was beautiful very well written i will give you like 10 points for this one but i still hope to see more....great write sally i really enjoyed it it brightend up my night some..belinda

[Wolfwind Words]

Oh Sally! You have a masterpiece here! I loved it. Each line was so wonderfully writen and carried me into the vision of this magnificant sunrise!

Great Write! one of your best!