Pre-Dawn
Birds are noisy
Waking up the rest
Of the world
Mist along the
Edges of the yard
A damp feel
Light enough for
Artificial lamps
Turning useless
Now earth turns
Over a bit to be
Washed by the
Day’s new air
Bending without
Voice the arcs
Of branches
Enough for them
To moan a little
Wind cleans night
With round beads
Of dew water
Surprise and
Comfort in the
Dawning tasks
April 30, 2016 at 4:18 am
The most quiet time of the day… And you described it perfectly. Beautiful piece, Christopher.
April 30, 2016 at 5:49 am
Thanks, Annie. I was letting my sister’s dogs out just then the other day.
April 30, 2016 at 5:52 am
Yes, and I can imagine being in awe of how quiet and peaceful it must have felt.
May 1, 2016 at 5:16 am
Lovely descriptive poem about a beautiful time of day.
May 1, 2016 at 12:12 pm
Thanks! The dogs directed me outside. Then we used our senses. You’re right, a beautiful time.
May 2, 2016 at 8:22 am
You took me to that moment, Christopher! Thank you! ❤