Golden Hour
Reflections
As the fading darkness of the night succumbs
To the light of a new day, a moment comes
When the kiss of morning sun imparts a glow
Like the fire inside that all the poets know.
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To the lucky ones that watch the glow begin
It inspires a warm and peaceful state within
Born of gratitude for gifts like wondrous light
That burns, gilded, on all things within our sight.
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At the close of day, the golden light returns
And on everything its beams caress, it burns
Reflected, aureate, like molten treasure
For a moment, showing beauty beyond measure.
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When my time upon this world of ours is done
Let my light be mingled with the setting sun
To reflect to those whose light has touched my life
To encourage and sustain and dissuade strife.
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And to those whom I have injured on my way
May this parting gift help heal you on that day.
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Just some thoughts.
About the Creator
Dana Crandell
Dad, Stedpad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist and Tech/Internet nerd. Content writer by trade. Vocal Creator by choice.
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Comments (30)
This is very touching and beautiful ❤️
Oh that last line brought a tear to my eye. Lovely ❤️ Well done and congrats on Top Story ❤️
Such a soft and humble sentiment that has the desired effect. Touching! Poetic Top Story!
A touching and reflective piece, beautifully crafted!
Hoped this would be up there! Nice job! 👏🎉
Wow. This was really quite emotional. Beautiful work, my friend :) Congratulations on top story for this heartfelt piece. Love, Sissy :)
This was so beautiful! It was heart warming and soulful! I am left with this uplifting and heart felt peace inside! Great work Dana and Congrats on Top Story!!
Told you! Congrats, sir!
This is simply beautifully done. The flow is magical and the content inspiring. Congrats on a wonderfully written Top Story.
congratulations on TS. this is really so beautiful.
Soothing thoughts for a chaotic world.
This brought tears to my eyes and so much comfort. Beautiful and well deserved Top Story!!!
Congrats on the well-deserved TS.
There it is! So deserving! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💞💫
Dana....DANA! This completely took my breath away. I say it every time, but your nature poetry is seriously next level. Such beautiful parallels to life weaved in here. LOVE beyond LOVE this one!
Brilliant! ☺️👍
Breathtaking. Just....splendid. Wow. This won't make sense...but it felt like Christmas to read this poem.
Reminded me of watching the sunrise against the mountainous peaks in Vancouver Island, BC after camping for a night with my sister. I was inspired to write poetry then, too. Thanks for bringing this memory back with your beautifully written piece ❤️
The man comes along and signs off with "just some thoughts" to one of the most thoughtful and beautiful pieces I've read. Yeah, Dana! Just some thoughts. Wanna know my "just some thoughts" on your stunning poem? Rhetorical question, whether you do or don't, you're going to read them lol! This is flawless. Just. I echo Jason's thoughts further down about wishing I could write this purely and cleanly (I know we all have different styles but, just once lol) and this should and will be Top Story. The descriptions and the way you dug deep on them and that last stanza were exceptional. Well done, Sir. Where do I hand in my poet's resignation? (joke haha)
This felt like a very powerful mantra! It felt good to chant this a few times! So divine!
Lovely inspirational poem!!! Spectacularly written!!! Love it!!!
Oh man, two things: 1- I wish I could write like this 2- I just realized I hadn't subscribed to you, I could have sworn I had. Ok 3 (Just for good measure)- this will be Top Story
So beautiful ❤️! The light you shine on others now will continue to shine when "that day comes". I love it 💖!
I love the line let my light be mingled... That mingling is my comfort.
Beautiful and inspirational. Well done, my friend.