Still sleeping daylight with the sun hanging low,
under cover of waning darkness and moonlight’s soft glow.
Nighttime stretches. She’s preparing to go, while
robins bid the morning a sweet, sweet hello.
Incandescent orb warms the land with its smile,
stirring woodland critters, energetic and agile, as
early morning dewdrops feed awakening soil.
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Silver streaks of light shine through trees from on high.
Undulating clouds dance in the oceanic sky.
Nightfall approaches with stealth, creeping sly.
Sleek grey cloaks the earth from the sun’s golden eye.
Enveloping darkness warns day’s end is nigh, while
the sweet, sweet robin sings her mournful lullaby,
About the Creator
Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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Comments (21)
I empathize with you, my friend. It's tough when our writings stem from challenging experiences. Your special piece truly deserves the acknowledgment. And kudos on the win and being featured as the Top Story! Your . Well done!
Fantastic 😊💕💖💜❤️
Beautiful, lyrical and stunning!
"Undulating clouds dance in the oceanic sky." Really loved that line. Thank you!
Gorgeous and comforting and sweet
gorgeous gorgeous work!
Wow, Cathy. This is simply beautiful. Melancholy yet hopeful.
I love this! Beautiful imagery and emotion captured in your words :)
Break of dawn and sunset are such lovely in colors and warms the senses. They make for such great poetry. Lovely poem,
Lovely - i feel like anything in between is wasted time now though!
Hey, I love how the robin appears in both parts as well! Brilliant, rhyming acrostic! ☺️
Oh my, your photo is stunning and your poem was so gorgeous! I freaking loved it!
Cathy, this poem was mesmerising. Love the imagery. Well done.
Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰
Beautiful in every way. Your word choice is perfect, and it flows effortlessly. Well done, Cathy!
That is really beautiful it gives me hope that spring will come soon, ( even though we know it is not) Not sure why, but I definitely felt the spring.
All in the beauty of a passing day.
Eloquently written!! Loving your nature poem!!!💕❤️❤️
Clever and beautiful poem Cathy 🥰
Excellent Cathy 😊
Wonderful