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S is for Sunrise

April 22, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner 21 Comments

Sunrise
glows rosy,
peeking
through windows
stirring
my thoughts so
awash 
with promise.
A dove
sings wooo-wooo,
morning
has broken,
a new
day awaits.

Happy Earth Day!

talya

“If you want to be reminded of the love of the Lord, just watch the sunrise.” – Jeannette Walls, Half Broke Horses

Musical Pairing:

Morning Has Broken, Cat Stevens

A to Z April Blog Challenge. S is for Sunrise.

Filed Under: Life, Nature & Seasons Tagged With: A to Z April Blog Challenge, morning, poem

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Comments

  1. Writercat59 says

    April 22, 2013 at 6:05 am

    Beautiful photo and sentiment, Talya. Love the lone mourning dove in the tree and your simple, heartfelt poem.

    Cattitude and Gratitude

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:05 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Megan says

    April 22, 2013 at 7:00 am

    That is a BEAUTIFUL photo, and beautiful words to match!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:06 am

      Thank you Megan. I took the photo about a month ago at my mom’s house (where I grew up) in Arkansas. If you look closely, you can see bird poop on the screen:))

      Reply
  3. Corinne Rodrigues says

    April 22, 2013 at 7:05 am

    What a brilliant way to start the week, Talya. Loved it!
    As I was reading it, I thought of that other song, “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy….” John Denver, I think.

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:06 am

      Yes, John Denver. Thanks Corinne.

      Reply
  4. Talya's Mom says

    April 22, 2013 at 7:28 am

    I have always loved that song. Was it written by Kris Kristofferson? His name just came to mind when I listened to the song.Loved the poem also. That is one of our pecan trees in the picture, right? Lots of fond memories come flooding back when I see the pictures you made last year on the farm.

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:08 am

      It was written in the 1930’s as a Christian hymn then made popular by Cat Stevens in the 1970’s. It was the first song Mrs. Brasfield had us sing in choir at Rivercrest. I was hooked from that first day. I don’t know if Kris Kristofferson ever sang it or not. This is the tree in front of the dining room window.

      Reply
  5. A month of....Blog says

    April 22, 2013 at 7:45 am

    Beautiful sunrise and poem! Isn’t that just the perfect time of day?
    A month of Blog…

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:09 am

      My favorite time of day!

      Reply
  6. Jocelyn Rish says

    April 22, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    Beautiful picture and poem – so perfect for Earth day!

    Hope you’re having fun with the A to Z challenge,
    Jocelyn

    Reply
  7. Joyce Lansky says

    April 22, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Wonderful photo and poem!

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. Laurie Ritchey says

    April 22, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    What a beautiful sunrise photo, and I enjoyed your lovely poem. Thank you for your visit to my blog. you said you wanted to cook in my kitchen. You are welcome to come cook in my kitchen any time, as long as we get to eat what you cook! laurie

    Reply
  9. ElaineLK says

    April 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Beautiful! I’m never up early enough to see the sunrise, so I appreciate this!

    Reply
  10. Tim Hardin says

    April 22, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    I’ve seen the sunrise many times, and it wasn’t from getting up early…it was mostly from staying up too late which actually when you think about it, it’s really early…in the morning, that is…so before I confuse myself anymore, I’ll just super awesome job on the poem, and great choice for the letter “S.” I actually thought you might use “S” for Superman and how much your husband, John, looks like the Man of Steel.=)…Sorry, but I don’t care much for Alec Baldwin…and Yes, he does look like Superman!=)

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  11. Nan says

    April 23, 2013 at 3:30 am

    Love that Cat Stevens song!

    Reply
  12. Dorothy Latimer Johnson says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:31 am

    Beautiful Work, both picture and poem. I loved Morning Has Broken, too. I’ll probably sing or hum it all day now, but that will be good!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      April 23, 2013 at 8:31 am

      Thanks Dorothy!

      Reply
  13. JANU says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Beautiful picture and wonderful poetry to go with it.

    Reply
  14. Bryan Jones says

    April 26, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Awesome!

    Reply
  15. jeanetta says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:52 am

    Love that picture. I wish I had more time to watch the sunrise in the mornings. Hopefully this summer.

    Reply

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