Stillness settles in upon my soul Each dewy dawn before the world awakes, From distant towns and leas I hear the wave of waking birdsong welcoming the sun, Washing near as night skies fade away, The nightingale departs, his nocturne ends. Morning!
“Morning Has Broken” is one of my favorite hymns. We used to see it on Easter morning. I loved your line: “the wave | of waking birdsong welcoming the sun.” Dessert for the ears. 🙂
I enjoyed the classical writing style that your choice of words has created. Dawn is the best time of the day and this piece makes me happy thinking of it!
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“the wave of waking birdsong” is an evocative line. Your use of alliteration throughout the poem made it read playfully to me. Nice work!
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Thank you. I’m glad you noticed the alliteration.
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Beautifully written! I love the way the meter makes it flow just like the morning you describe. I love the song, too. 🙂
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Thank you. Each morning is like a new piece of music unfolding before our eyes. I love the song too:)
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“Morning Has Broken” is one of my favorite hymns. We used to see it on Easter morning. I loved your line: “the wave | of waking birdsong welcoming the sun.” Dessert for the ears. 🙂
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One of my favorites, as well!
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1. Thank you for the ear worm. 🙂
2. Beautiful imagery!
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As a singer/chorister I know that ear worms mean the music has become a part of me…it’s a good thing!
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Certainly is! It was my parents wedding song, too. ❤
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Beautiful. Thank you for a charming read, Joanne.
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Thank you. Mornings are the best times for reflection.
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What a fantastic way to start the day. Lovely poem, Joanne!
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Thanks, Kymm.
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You build a beautiful wave of sound in this. I especially like “dewy dawn” and “wave/of waking birdsong welcoming…”
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Thanks, Jennifer. Personally, I love dewy dawns.
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this is really lovely. the images are so clear and pristine. beautiful.
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Thank you very much.
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Thanks. I agree, dawn is absolutely the best time of day.
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I enjoyed the classical writing style that your choice of words has created. Dawn is the best time of the day and this piece makes me happy thinking of it!
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This was lovely to read. Great work!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to comment..
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