The embrace of morning...

 

I walked until I saw

the last star of the night…

Chill air soft-stroking my cheeks

breathing out misted musings…

Houses sound asleep

sighing for daybreak…

I stopped and stared up

at the star waiting

as the sun-blushed sky

kissed the dawn

with cherry lips…

And I wished

oh not a subtle whisper

but a shouting entreaty

with a heart aching

for its homeplace…

There up in that winter sky

holding on to twilight

the star smiled

knew its job was done…

I puckered up my cold lips

and blew

and watched

as the last star

flickered

winked

and fell asleep

into the embrace

of morning…

Reviews

[Bear]

awe, this is beautiful!! Kissing the star good night as it blinked out with the sun rise! Thanks for the view of the sunrise!! I'm a moonrise watcher and star gazer most nights of the year; sunrises for me are rare though I should witness more of them for I might see critters I miss by sleeping during the morning hours. Thanks for sharing your write!! Enjoyed it much!!
Sallie Bear

[cest la vie]

Craig,
you have a pen that only knows one thing..write beautiful, smooth pieces. Once again, you have done just that.
simply put, delightful and beautiful:-)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A serene peaceful feeling captured my mind and soul as I read this... what a beautiful capturing of a moment in time with nature... an actually snapshot with a digital camera couldn't have done it better.

[Gary McDonald]

so damn smooth, such relaxing beauty. Almost a lullaby in many ways, definitely a piece i shall have to read time and time again.
Your ability to capture the beauty in such everyday things is second to none. You are a remarkable artist!!

[Alicante lullaby]

silky,,,ohhh,the ending,loved it,,,serene,,,last line was beyond remarkable
and fell asleep
into the embrace
of morning,,

[Ladysue]

Very soft and peaceful flow. Wonderful imagery. Just beautiful...

[Ellen Hammond]

This has such a lovely, wistful quality, and tender flow. The imagery is wonderful. I very enjoyable read.

[Jenny Nelson]

I love the feel and the picture this conveys. It is indeed very descriptive and well conveys a thought and a sight. I love the opening two lines. A calm and pleasant piece.

[Stacey Watts]

very beautiful serene piece as always.. this is a great poem. I loved the way it flowed.

[deeps]

Craig, This is a most amazing write here. So very beautiful and ever so stunning. I like this write alot. Very heart warming write.

[LisetteCanWrite!]

Beautiful portrait of a lost night's sleep.. very creative and dreamy flow.. I really enjoyed this one!

Chill air soft-stroking my cheeks
breathing out misted musings…

What a unique way to find musings... you could really feel that cool mist in these lines.. wonderful writing!