Nourishing landscape
Radiating at sunrise—
Creator’s spirit
Enduring sunrise
Wakening morning’s treasures—
New day beginning
In early dawn’s light
Nighttime passes her baton—
Horizon’s sunrise
Morning’s dawn arrives
Hilltop meadow’s peacefulness—
Ancient voices speak
Enchanting flowers
Saying “hello” each sunrise—
Precious day’s escape
Stunning scenic view
Quilt of so many colors—
Daylight’s mountaintop
Cloudless, morning sky lifting up her shade
Brilliant, yet subtle light cascading down
Generations of peace-filled accolades
Navigating each successful splashdown
Gentle breeze descends with expectant glance
Endlessly sharing her breath every hour
Invitations accepted for each dance
Feeling softness caressing each flower
Moisture gathers along distant skyline
Whisper of rain’s scent filling every space
Better than sweetest aroma of wine
Offering something precious to embrace
Lowering her shade at sunset each night
Dreaming of sunrise’s wakening light
This poem has been crafted as a traditional sonnet with 14 verses, each containing 10 syllables. An intricate rhyming scheme is followed in each stanza with every other verse.
New day saying “hello”
Revitalizing voices
Inspirations aglow
Identifying choices
Horizon brightens, stirs
Reawakening today
Morning opens sunrise
Illuminating gateway
Daylight’s rhythmic tempo
Internalizing soundtrack
Soul’s eternal rainbow
Anticipating comeback
Sunset’s fading skyline
Evaporating outlook
Night’s taste of moonshine
Rejuvenating guidebook
Clouds mask over joy
Morning sunrise hesitates—
Playing peek-a-boo
Escaping again
Stormy clouds migrate away—
Rainbow’s colors smile
Clouds’ darkness building
Thunderstorms brewing tempest—
Restless night ahead
Good morning sunrise
Walking in nature’s garden—
Sunset shares her peace
Enjoy life’s journey
Nature’s melody plays on—
Blessed harmony
Day’s energy wanes
Setting sun’s refreshing drink—
Twilight standing still
Beauty without words
Stirring each silent chorus—
Morning’s sunrise beams
Chilly summer night
Hint of early autumn dreams—
Calendar page turns
Woven together
Composing her melodies—
Harmony praising
Early morning sun
Humility waits
Below horizon
Eager to orchestrate
Sky slowly wakens
Teasing rays of light
Distinct colors spread
Announcing day’s flight
Another lift-off
Daytime hours flowing
Sky’s brilliance singing
Harmony glowing
Dusk now approaches
Sunlight’s ending song
Final color show
Evening light’s swansong
Curtain slowly falls
Sun trading for night
Along horizon
Day’s final brake light
Walking in the morning pre-dawn light
Waiting for the sun to resume its flight
Hearing the birds chirping familiar tunes
Feeling happy that spring will arrive soon
Stepping briskly along the charming path
Anticipating the sun bringing a warm bath
Seeing the shadows change and dance
Clearing a mind from its dormant trance
Witnessing God’s immense creation at dawn
Blessing with unique images that it spawns
Dashing in front goes a frightened rabbit
Making his morning visit a welcome habit
Dreaming of walking here each and every day
Picturing a scenic sunrise so appealing to say
Lifting above the distant horizon to bring a delight
Radiating sunrise brightens the morn with its light
The photo was taken at sunrise last fall at Walnut Woods Metro Park in central Ohio. I am looking forward to witnessing more sunrises in the coming weeks as the spring weather allows me to walk outside more often.
Do you enjoy a favorite time or place to walk and experience God’s creation?
Sunrise sends greeting
Creator’s hand wakens day—
Glorious morning
Soul-filled percussion
Pulsating afternoon sky–
Thunder’s rhythmic beat
Hot days continue
Waiting for autumn colors—
Summer must insist
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